Senior Platform Software Engineer

Oracle is seeking a Senior Platform Software Engineer to develop high-quality software components focused on cloud platforms, distributed data systems, and AI-enabled services. The role involves designing, testing, and maintaining backend services, APIs, and automation tools, while collaborating with engineers and product managers to translate customer needs into software features. Candidates should have over three years of professional software development experience and a background in bioinformatics or computational life sciences, particularly in areas like genomics or plant biology. Familiarity with scientific computing workflows and handling large datasets is essential. The position requires writing clean, maintainable code and building various tests to ensure software reliability. The role is based in Oracle's London or Reading offices, with a requirement to work on-site four days a week and travel to Oxford frequently. This position is ideal for individuals with strong software engineering skills who are passionate about applying their expertise in a scientific context.