Senior Backend Cloud Engineer - Nashville (On-Site)

Oracle; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Oracle seeks a Principal Software Developer to lead the design, development, and evolution of backend services and core server-side systems for distributed cloud platforms. This on-site role is based in Nashville, TN, with no remote option, and requires willingness to work from the Nashville office.

You will mentor engineers, influence architectural decisions, and tackle complex distributed systems at scale, delivering reliable cloud solutions while driving operational excellence across teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with demonstrated impact on backend or platform systems.
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong experience designing and building highly available, scalable distributed systems
• Deep understanding of distributed system fundamentals, object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms
• Proficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, C#, Go, or similar
• Experience leading or influencing technical design and architecture decisions
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to operate in ambiguous environments, and a high sense of ownership
• Experience with microservice architectures, service reliability, and production operations
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and raise overall technical quality

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and evolution of backend services, APIs, and core server-side systems that support distributed cloud platforms.
• Take ownership of complex technical problems, contribute to architectural decisions, and drive scalable, reliable solutions within and across teams.
• You will work on large initiatives, guide design discussions, review and influence technical designs, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Proactively identify opportunities for architectural improvement, system optimization, and operational excellence, while mentoring and supporting other engineers.
• Balance near-term delivery with long-term architectural health.

Skills

Distributed systems

Java

C++

Go

C#

Microservices

OO design

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or related

Job description

Oracle seeks a Principal Software Developer to lead the design, development, and evolution of backend services and core server-side systems for distributed cloud platforms. This on-site role is based in Nashville, TN, with no remote option, and requires willingness to work from the Nashville office.

You will mentor engineers, influence architectural decisions, and tackle complex distributed systems at scale, delivering reliable cloud solutions while driving operational excellence across teams.