Cloud Architect-IC5

As a Senior Principal Software Engineer in the Foundational Services organisation, you will play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge SaaS capabilities for Oracle's market-leading SaaS products. Our SaaS Engine is a next-generation platform designed to revolutionise SaaS ownership by leveraging advanced technologies like AI, polyglot databases, high-performance computing, and user centric design.

Career Level - IC5

Responsibilities 

 Role Specific Responsibilities 

Architecting the SaaS Engine:Utilize state-of-the-art technologies such as language models, high-performance compute, next-generation UI technology, and cloud-native architecture to build the foundation for Oracle's market-leading SaaS applications

Driving Innovation:Continuously explore and implement innovative solutions to enhance the SaaS Engine's capabilities, efficiency, and user experience.

Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams:Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure the SaaS Engine aligns with business objectives and delivers exceptional value to customers.

Mentoring and Guiding:Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

 Technical Skills: 

Cloud Native Principles and Architectures:Expertise in designing scalable and resilient cloud-based solutions.
API-Driven Architecture:Proficiency in creating layered and abstracted designs using APIs.
Design Documentation:Ability to create comprehensive design documentation, including artifacts like sequence diagrams.

Cloud Native Technologies:Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, serverless compute, software-driven networking, and identity and access management.
API Standards:Knowledge of API standards (e.g., OpenAPI, RESTful APIs) and related concepts (e.g., JSON, JSON Schema).

Databases:Experience with multiple database technologies (e.g., Key/Value, Graph, Document, RDBMS).
Programming:Reasonable proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C, C++, Java, Python).
Nice to have:

High-Performance Computing:Familiarity with high-performance computing (e.g., CUDA).
Financial Engineering:Experience in computational finance or related area such as scientific computing
Generative AI:Experience in generative AI, usage of large language models for data summarization and usability enhancement

 Soft Skills: 

Blueprints and Roadmaps:Ability to curate blueprints and define roadmaps for complex platforms.

Presentation and Articulation:Effective communication skills to present designs to diverse audiences.

Hands-On Approach:Willingness to be involved in practical aspects of the work.

 Qualifications: 

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or comparable experience.

At least 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing complex cloud-native architectures. (Will consider candidates with exceptional experience and demonstrated skills even if they have less than 10 years.)

Strong understanding of API design principles and best practices, with demonstrable experience in API design. While not an absolute requirement, candidates with experience contributing to API standards bodies, open-source projects will be highly regarded.

Experience working with various database technologies.

Familiarity with high-performance computing concepts.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Advanced degrees (e.g., Master's, PhD) in a relevant field will be highly regarded.

A passion for learning and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies.

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