Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

12/4/2024

Company Description

Version 1’s market-leading Enterprise Applications Practice specialises in Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Payroll Solutions with over 650 Oracle Specialists across the UK, Ireland, US, Australia, India and Slovenia.

We deliver consulting and managed services to transform and optimise ways of working for more than 230 customers through the provision of specialist knowledge right across the Oracle product stack – Oracle Fusion Cloud for ERP, HCM and EPM, eBusiness Suite, JD Edwards, Peoplesoft and Hyperion, not to mention extensive expertise in Analytics, Infrastructure, and Integration.

We have grown both organically and through acquisition, with our most recent acquisition of EPM and Analytics experts Qubix bringing 170 specialists to our team.

Our Oracle Fusion Cloud team has grown significantly over the past 3 years powered by recent business wins including Galliford Try, Bank of England, An Post, Inizio Health, Birmingham City Council, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and QBE Insurance.

We have an exciting growth strategy that will see further rapid growth and an opportunity to drive value for our customers into 2025 and beyond.

• UK & Ireland’s premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner
• Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications
• Consulting, implementation, and support services
• 3200+ strong, €350m/£315m revenue business
• ERP Partner of the Year & 10 years as GPTW to work in Ireland & UK
  
  

Job Description

The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's cloud strategy and ensuring its successful implementation. This position demands a high level of expertise and carries significant responsibilities:

• Architect, implement, and rigorously optimize mission-critical Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) solutions that align precisely with organizational objectives and drive business success
• Spearhead complex cloud migration initiatives and seamlessly integrate Oracle Cloud services with existing systems, ensuring uninterrupted operational continuity and minimal business disruption
• Establish and enforce robust Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and stringent security standards to automate and fortify cloud resources against potential threats and vulnerabilities
• Conduct ongoing, in-depth analysis to maximize cloud performance, availability, and cost-efficiency while staying at the forefront of Oracle Cloud technological advancements
• Provide authoritative technical leadership, orchestrate cross-functional team efforts, and mentor junior team members to cultivate a culture of excellence in cloud architecture and drive organizational growth.
  
  

Qualifications

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect certification required; additional Oracle certifications preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud architecture, with focus on Oracle Cloud solutions and successful implementations
• Strong expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Database technologies, and cloud architecture design
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps practices, and security/compliance in cloud environments
• Experience with networking in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud scenarios
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams
  
  

MUST BE SC CLEARED OR ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE, YOU MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE UK FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS.

Additional Information

Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance and leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review

A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role.

Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ‘ Call-Out’ platform where performance is called out and recognised

Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities to foster our diversity, inclusion, and belonging schemes.

• Quarterly performance-related profit share
• Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years in a row
• Flexible mix of Remote/Hybrid working options
• Our Enhanced Employee Benefits
  
  

This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK.

PLUS, many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

This is a hybrid role with occasional travel to a hub office so you MUST be commutable Given the urgency, no work permits will be considered.

MUST BE SC CLEARED OR ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE, YOU MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE UK FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS.

Suzanne Whelan, Talent Acquisition Manager UK & Ireland

00353872200625

We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!