Oracle is looking for a Principal Software Development Engineer (SDE4) to join the Automation team for Sovereign Cloud in Topeka, Kansas. This senior engineering role is responsible for architecting and developing advanced automation solutions that enable secure, compliant, and efficient cloud infrastructure operations. The position requires deep expertise in software engineering combined with a strong understanding of cloud technologies and infrastructure automation. Key Responsibilities include designing and implementing large-scale automation frameworks for cloud provisioning, configuration management, and deployment pipelines. The engineer will develop custom tools and scripts to streamline operational processes while ensuring compliance with sovereign cloud requirements. Working closely with infrastructure, security, and operations teams, this role will identify automation opportunities and deliver solutions that improve reliability and reduce manual intervention. The position also involves mentoring junior engineers and establishing best practices for automation development across the organization. Required Qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 8 or more years of professional software development experience. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go, and have substantial experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure-as-code tools. Strong knowledge of automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed systems architecture is essential. Previous experience working with enterprise cloud environments and security compliance standards is highly valued. Essential Skills for this position include advanced software engineering capabilities, cloud infrastructure automation, system design and architecture, scripting and tooling development, and security best practices implementation. The ideal candidate possesses excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently on complex technical challenges. Oracle provides a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, retirement savings plans, and professional development opportunities. Employees have access to cutting-edge technologies and work on meaningful projects that impact global cloud infrastructure. The company culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Growth Opportunities at Oracle include technical leadership pathways, opportunities to specialize in emerging cloud technologies, and potential for advancement into architecture or engineering management roles. Team members can participate in internal training programs and contribute to open-source initiatives while building expertise in sovereign cloud solutions.