Principal Software Developer

Job DescriptionThe Strategic Customers Engineering organization is looking for a passionate Principal Software Developer to support the onboarding and operations of some of the most important OCI customers.ResponsibilitiesKey details:Location: Remote, within the UK (with occasional travel to Milton Keynes, UK).Organisation: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) – Strategic Customers Engineering.Requirements: Engineering experience at level of Principal, design/architecture with Java or similar. Experience with Cloud architecture, ideally OCI - or AWS/GCP/Azure could serve as an alternativeResponsibilities: Serving as an advisor to some of our largest customers in regards to OCI/Cloud implementation - understanding customer needs, validating proposed architecture, mostly advisory role from architectural perspective, but some programming would also be involved.Expanded job description:About The RoleOracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) empowers leading global organizations to transform and scale through the power of the cloud. The Strategic Customers Engineering team partners with some of OCI’s most prominent and technically sophisticated customers—driving architectural innovation, operational excellence, and long-term success.We are seeking a Principal Software Developer who is passionate about cloud technology and customer success. In this role, you will collaborate closely with high-profile enterprise customers throughout their entire OCI journey—from onboarding to optimization and ongoing operations.Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer Partnership: Act as a trusted technical advisor to strategic OCI customers, supporting their architectural design and implementation in alignment with cloud best practices.Technical Leadership: Provide guidance on cloud architecture, service integration, performance optimization, and operational excellence.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with OCI product and service teams to communicate customer requirements, influence feature roadmaps, and ensure high-impact issues are prioritized and resolved.Operational Support: Participate in production launches and apply industry-leading incident management practices to maintain reliability and uptime.Continuous Improvement: Drive architectural reviews, discovery sessions, and operational governance to ensure customer environments remain secure, performant, and cost-efficient.Innovation & Enablement: Contribute to automation, tooling, and process improvements that enhance the customer and engineer experience.Preferred QualificationsExperience: 8–12 years of software engineering or cloud architecture experience, ideally within large-scale or mission-critical environments.Technical Skills:Strong programming background in Java, C#, Rust, or Python.Deep understanding of APIs, RESTful architectures, and modern deployment models.Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or comparable cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Soft Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to engage confidently with senior technical and business leaders.Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.Other: Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites in Milton Keynes.QualificationsCareer Level - IC4About UsAs a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s challenges. We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and 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.