Lead Principal Application Software Engineer

Salary: $104,600 - 264,100 per year Requirements:

• We need 10-12+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise data platforms.
• We are looking for a proven Forward Deployed Engineer, Principal Solution Architect, Consulting Engineer, or technical leader from professional services.
• We require strong expertise in Oracle AI Data Platform or comparable modern cloud data platforms.
• We expect extensive hands-on experience with Databricks, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Azure, AWS, Kafka, Python, SQL, Scala, or Java.
• We need deep knowledge of Spark architecture, configuration, performance tuning, distributed systems, and large-scale optimization.
• We require a track record of migrating enterprise analytics platforms and refactoring Spark/ETL workloads from Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, and AWS.
• We look for a solid understanding of DataOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, security, governance, metadata, lineage, and observability.
• We need outstanding executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred: OCI Architect, Data Engineer, Data Scientist, or AI certifications.
• Preferred: experience with LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, AI agents, and MLOps.
• Preferred: experience leading multi-petabyte modernization programs and globally distributed delivery teams.
• Preferred: industry background in Financial Services, Healthcare, Public Sector, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, or Retail.

• We lead the architecture and delivery of enterprise AI Data Platform transformation programs.
• We design and implement scalable architectures for data consolidation, integration, transformation, governance, and AI readiness.
• We lead migrations from Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, and on-premises platforms to Oracle AI Data Platform, including assessment, code refactoring, Spark optimization, and modernization.
• We serve as the executive technical advisor throughout customer engagements.
• We architect Lakehouse, Medallion Architecture, streaming, and real-time analytics solutions using OCI services.
• We provide expert guidance on Apache Spark configuration, performance tuning, cluster sizing, partitioning, memory optimization, adaptive query execution, and troubleshooting.
• We build reusable migration accelerators, reference architectures, automation frameworks, and delivery methods.
• We drive AI/ML and Generative AI data preparation pipelines, feature engineering, vector-ready datasets, and governed data products.
• We partner with Oracle Product Management and Engineering to shape the product roadmap through field insights.
• We mentor senior engineers globally and help establish engineering excellence across CSS.
• We own technical strategy for strategic customer programs.
• We influence Oracle product direction through customer advocacy.
• We establish reusable engineering standards and delivery frameworks.
• We represent Oracle at executive briefings, architecture reviews, conferences, and customer innovation workshops.

• AI
• AI Agents
• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• CSS
• Databricks
• ETL
• Support
• Java
• Kafka
• MLOps
• Oracle
• Python
• RAG
• SQL
• Scala
• Security
• Snowflake
• Spark

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We are collaborating with hackajob to connect with exceptional professionals for this senior customer-facing engineering leadership role within Oracle Customer Success Services (CSS). This position focuses on helping Oracles largest enterprise customers adopt AI at scale by modernizing legacy data estates and delivering production-ready analytics and Generative AI solutions on the Oracle AI Data Platform. We offer a comprehensive U.S. benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter and parking benefits, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, parental leave, adoption assistance, employee stock purchase options, financial planning, group legal support, and voluntary insurance benefits. The posting also notes a U.S. hiring range of $104,600 to $264,100 annually, with possible bonus, equity, and compensation deferral, and the role is Career Level IC5.

last updated 41 week of 2026