Lead Consulting Developer- Python, AI/ML, Distributed System, Microservices

This role is part of a specialized consulting team focused on providing advanced solution development and in-depth product knowledge to advance Oracle Health’s strategic priorities. As a Lead Consulting Developer, you will focus on developing and optimizing Python code to support AI and machine learning initiatives. This role requires you to obtain and maintain Federal Security clearance and be a US-based citizen. 

The ideal candidate demonstrates a passion for solving complex challenges through innovation, thrives in dynamic environments, and excels at collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective technology solutions. 

Qualifications:  

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field, with 6+ years of professional experience 
• Extensive hands-on software design and programming experience, including deep expertise with Python 
• Proven experience designing and building distributed systems and large-scale architectures 
• Strong experience implementing microservices on leading container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) 
• Demonstrated ability to optimize systems for performance, efficiency, reliability, and scalability 
• Strong customer focus with a track record of delivering robust and maintainable solutions 
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across global teams 
• Advanced troubleshooting, analytical, and performance tuning skills in Cloud environments 
• Hands-on Cloud development experience across major platforms (Oracle Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP) 
• Experience working in an Agile development environment 

AI/ML experience: 

• Proven track record building and operating Generative AI, Agentic, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems 
• Experience supporting and automating ML Ops pipelines 
• Comfortable working directly with data scientists and research/innovation teams 
• Familiarity with code generation assist technologies 

Responsibilities:   

• Accountable for broad software design, code quality, and architecture decisions 
• Lead and direct design sessions and code reviews for functional correctness, architectural maintainability, and performance 
• Quickly comprehend and debug complex, unfamiliar codebases 
• Ability to multi-task and deal with changing priorities 
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and peers 
• Drive adoption of engineering best practices across the team 
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly defined and delivered 
• Contribute to and own critical project planning, estimation, and delivery timelines 
• Promote a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement 
• Ensure security and compliance requirements are addressed in the software development lifecycle 

Disclaimer:

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 to $209,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.


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:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

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 - IC4