Principal Platform Software Engineer

Oracle is looking for a Principal Platform Software Engineer to join their team in London. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software components for cloud platform services. Your daily tasks will include implementing backend services, APIs, and automation tools, as well as collaborating with engineers and product managers to translate customer needs into software features. You will also engage in troubleshooting, performance testing, and improving product functionality based on user feedback. The position requires over ten years of professional software development experience, particularly in delivering production software or services. Candidates should have domain knowledge in bioinformatics or computational life sciences, including areas like genetics and genomics. Strong programming skills in one or more languages are essential. The role is suited for individuals with a solid understanding of scientific computing workflows and the challenges of handling large datasets. The working arrangement is not specified in the advert.