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Job description
Oracle is hiring a Principal Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Reston, VA role. Apply directly on Oracle's careers page below.
Principal Application Software Engineer
Location: Reston, VA, United States
Principal Application Software Engineer
Position Overview
Oracle Government Defense & Intelligence is seeking a Principal Application Software Engineer to design, build, and operate secure application services for sovereign and government cloud environments. This role is a senior technical contributor who leads complex design and implementation work, guides engineers, improves application development practices, and resolves complex production and integration issues across distributed systems.
Who We Are
Oracle Sovereign Cloud builds and operates secure cloud capabilities for mission-critical government workloads. Our engineers build resilient services, automation, and integrations that support cloud operations in highly secure environments.
Minimum Qualifications
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U.S. Citizenship with active US Government security clearance, TS/SCI with Poly, at hire.
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11 years of software development experience; or bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field and 7 years of software development experience; or master's degree in a relevant technical field and 5 years of software development experience; or doctorate in a relevant technical field and 3 years of software development experience.
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6 years of experience with programming and/or scripting languages.
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4 years of experience with databases.
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Experience designing, building, testing, and operating distributed application services.
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Demonstrated experience with code review, automation, quality assurance, secure development practices, and technical mentorship.
Preferred Qualifications
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11 years of software development experience or equivalent advanced degree plus experience.
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3 years of experience with cloud platforms such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
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1 year of experience working with operating budgets and/or project financials.
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Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, service-oriented architecture, CI/CD, containers, Kubernetes, Linux, observability, and incident response.
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Experience delivering software in regulated, classified, sovereign, or air-gapped environments.
About Us
Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.
True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Principal Software Engineer at Oracle?
The required skills for Principal Software Engineer at Oracle include: Python, Java, SQL, REST, Microservices, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Linux, AWS, Azure, GCP.
What is the seniority level for Principal Software Engineer at Oracle?
Principal Software Engineer at Oracle is a Principal level position.
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