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Remote Principal Backend Software Developer - Healthcare AI

Remote Staffing, New York, New York, United States

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Principal Member Of Technical Staff

Are you ready to embark on a journey that will revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes on a global scale? The Oracle Health division is leading the charge in healthcare innovation, and we are seeking an exceptional Principal Member of Technical Staff to join our Clinical Digital Assistant (CDA) team where you will be at the heart of this transformative mission. The role: As a Principal Member of Technical Staff, you will be a key contributor to the development and success of our next-generation CDA platform, which leverages the power of generative AI and cloud-native technologies. Your expertise in data platform engineering will drive the creation of a robust and intelligent system, enhancing the healthcare experience for patients and clinicians alike. Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of the CDA data platform, ensuring it is scalable, secure, and optimized for AI-driven applications. Collaborate closely with the CDA team, including AI researchers, software developers, and healthcare domain experts, to define and refine the platform's architecture. Develop and maintain the backend infrastructure, focusing on data ingestion, storage, processing, and retrieval systems. Implement data modeling and database design to support complex healthcare data structures and relationships. Integrate search technologies and natural language processing (NLP) capabilities to enable conversational search, semantic search, and summarization features. Build and optimize data pipelines using ETL/ELT processes and tools like Kafka, Flink, and RabbitMQ for efficient data flow. Ensure data security and privacy by implementing access controls, encryption, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and technical excellence. Stay updated with the latest advancements in cloud-native AI/ML technologies and propose innovative solutions to enhance the CDA platform. Qualifications: BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, with a strong academic background. 4-12 years of relevant software development experience, with a focus on backend and data-centric applications. Proficient in Java, Python, or similar object-oriented languages for building robust backend systems. Strong software engineering fundamentals, including expertise in data structures, algorithms, RESTful services, and microservices architecture. In-depth knowledge of data architecture, including database design, data modeling, analytics, metadata management, and data-access controls. Proficiency in Oracle Database and search technologies such as Opensearch, Pinecone, and Oracle Golden Gate Replication. Experience with data pipeline orchestration using tools like Kafka, Flink, and RabbitMQ. Familiarity with cloud engineering infrastructure and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker). Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated technical leadership and a passion for mentoring junior team members.