Lead Python Developer - AI/ML, Distributed Systems, Microservices

Job Description

Join a specialized consulting team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in the healthcare sector. As a Lead Python Developer, you will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing Python applications to drive AI and machine learning initiatives forward. This position requires a commitment to obtaining and maintaining Federal Security clearance, and you must be a US citizen.

We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about tackling complex challenges through innovative approaches, thrives in fast-paced environments, and excels in collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver impactful technology solutions.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field, with over 6 years of professional experience.

• Extensive hands-on software design and programming expertise, particularly in Python.

• Proven experience in designing and building distributed systems and large-scale architectures.

• Strong background in implementing microservices using leading container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

• Ability to optimize systems for performance, efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

• Customer-focused with a demonstrated history of delivering robust and maintainable solutions.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with experience working in global teams.

• Advanced troubleshooting, analytical, and performance tuning skills in Cloud environments.

• Hands-on experience with cloud development across major platforms (Oracle Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Experience working within an Agile development framework.

AI/ML Experience:

• Proven success in building and operating Generative AI, Agentic, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems.

• Experience in supporting and automating ML Ops pipelines.

• Comfortable collaborating directly with data scientists and innovation teams.

• Familiarity with code generation assist technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee software design, code quality, and architecture decisions.

• Lead design sessions and code reviews to ensure functional correctness, architectural maintainability, and performance.

• Quickly understand and debug complex, unfamiliar codebases.

• Effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and peers.

• Promote engineering best practices across the team.

• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure precise requirements are defined and met.

• Take ownership of critical project planning, estimation, and delivery timelines.

• Encourage a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure that security and compliance requirements are integrated into the software development lifecycle.

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may require compliance with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

The salary range provided is specific to this position: $97,500 to $199,500 per annum, with potential eligibility for bonuses and equity.

Oracle offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off policies.

The role will remain open for applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or until the position is filled.

About Us:

Oracle integrates data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to drive industry innovations and enhance life-saving care. With a focus on AI and cloud solutions, we empower our customers to create a better future. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce and offer competitive benefits to support our employees.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.