Description

Oracle Cloud Architect

• This is a 1-2 year assignment. Initial contract end will show 6/30/25, which is in line with our fiscal year end. Contract will then be renewed for the period 7/1/25-6/30/26.

Job Overview

• The solutions architect proactively and holistically leads and supports project activities that guide the development and management of a portfolio of solutions. They provide best practice and expert technical architectural support for solutions that involve cloud virtualization, software defined networking, cloud infrastructure, management and security, including integration with select 3rd party products.
• They create deliverables for managing the organization's portfolio of "to be" and "as is" solutions - including systems (applications, processes, integration, information and technology), shared infrastructure services, and shared application services and components to enable and drive targeted business outcomes.

Credentials and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information-technology, engineering, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of five years of experience in Oracle Cloud Fusion solution development disciplines, including experience with modules such as Financials, HCM, SCM, and EPM.
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies, platforms and processing environments
• Good understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating models
• Good understanding of product management, agile principles and development methodologies and capability of supporting agile teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt
• Experience working in a relevant industry is helpful, but not required
• Experience developing architecture blueprints, strategies and roadmaps
• License or certification in Cloud Systems Architecture

Skills

• Expertise in Oracle Fusion architecture, configuration, and data structures
• Strong understanding of integration techniques and tools
• Knowledge of security practices and compliance requirements
• Experience with Oracle Fusion APIs, Web Services, and middleware solutions
• Data savvy with knowledge of various aspects of a technology architecture like integration, network and security
• Good understanding of information principles and processes
• Understanding and knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies (such as waterfall, spiral, agile software development, rapid prototyping, incremental, synchronize and stabilize and DevOps)
• Understanding and knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) and information technology infrastructure library (ITIL)
• Understanding of IT standards and controls
• Industry experience in applying application development methodologies and infrastructure and network architecture
• Proven analytical, planning, organizational and technical and skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with developers in an outsourced environment
• Understanding of support controls to address all aspects of cloud computing such as service tiers, monitoring and alerting, business continuity planning, etc.
• Able to engage other architects on the project (Security, Network, DB) as appropriate and provide leadership through resolution of architectural issues

Competencies

• Organizationally savvy, with the ability to navigate organizational politics with tact
• Skilled at influencing, guiding and facilitating stakeholders and peers with decision making
• Ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
• Skilled at understanding the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations
• Proficient in translating future-state business capabilities and requirements into solution architecture requirements
• Ability to propose and estimate the financial impact of solution architecture alternatives
• Effective interpersonal skills to work creatively and analytically for solving business problems and propose solutions
• Apt at quickly comprehending the functions and capabilities of new technologies

Characteristics

• Trusted and respected as a thought leader who can influence and persuade business and IT leaders and IT development teams
• Technology neutral: remains unbiased toward any specific technology or vendor choice and is more interested in results than personal preferences
• Displays intellectual curiosity and integrity
• Motivated and driven by achieving long-term business outcomes
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead cross-functional teams