AI & Cloud-Native Developer Lead

AI / Cloud Native Developer Lead

We're seeking an experienced AI / Cloud Native Developer Lead to lead our team in developing innovative AI and cloud-native applications. The successful candidate will have a strong background in AI, cloud computing, and software development, with strong Python expertise to design, build, and support AI-enabled, cloud-native applications within Oracle Cloud (OCI) and Oracle SaaS / PaaS environments.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable solutions.

Preferred Skills and Experience :

Strong expertise in Python, including :

• Debugging and refactoring large, complex codebases
• Performance tuning and memory optimization
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting Generative AI / LLM frameworks, such as :
• OCI Generative AI services
• LangChain
• Vector databases / embeddings
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application management
• Experience with Oracle Visual Builder Studio (VBS) :
• CI / CD pipelines
• Automated build and deployment workflows
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture principles
• Familiarity with OCI services (Compute, Object Storage, Logging, Monitoring, IAM)
• Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex production issues
• Experience working in SLA-driven, customer-facing support environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple incidents and deliverables
• 10 or more years of software engineering or related experience
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (unless in the Bay Area, then there would be reduced travel)

Key Responsibilities :

Lead development and support of Python-based cloud-native services running on OCI

Debug, refactor, and optimize large, complex Python codebases in production

Design, integrate, and troubleshoot LLM / Generative AI solutions, including :

Build, optimize, and maintain Docker images and manage containerized workloads

Implement and support CI / CD pipelines using Oracle Visual Builder Studio (VBS)

Ensure reliable deployments, rollbacks, and environment consistency

Implement and enhance logging, monitoring, and alerting for production workloads

Perform root cause analysis and resolve incidents within SLA commitments

Act as a technical escalation point for Production issues

Mentor developers and establish coding, deployment, and support best practices

Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices

Disclaimer : Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only US : Hiring Range in USD from : $96,800 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following :

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC5

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