Oracle Hospitality is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their R&D team working on OPERA Cloud, their cutting-edge hotel management platform. This role will help define architecture for Cloud Native applications while providing guidance to product development and operations teams. The position requires expertise in cloud technologies, with a focus on building scalable, resilient systems using Java and Oracle databases. The ideal candidate will have 6-10+ years of experience, strong technical leadership abilities, and deep knowledge of cloud-native development practices. The role offers competitive compensation ($96,800-$223,400) and comprehensive benefits. Located in ET or CT time zones, this position involves working with a high-performing agile team to drive innovation in hospitality technology. The role demands expertise in containerization, CI/CD, microservices architecture, and security best practices, while also requiring strong mentorship and communication skills to guide junior engineers and collaborate across Oracle's extensive technical ecosystem.