Oracle Cloud Architect

Required Skills and Qualifications: Experience: Proven experience as an Oracle Cloud Architect or in a similar role with a strong focus on designing, implementing, and managing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Hands-on experience with Oracle Autonomous Database , Oracle Exadata , Oracle Cloud Applications , and OCI networking, storage, and compute services . Strong knowledge of cloud migration strategies and cloud-native technologies. Technical Skills: Expertise in cloud architecture design , including multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud solutions. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform , Ansible , or Oracle s Cloud Automation tools. Experience with cloud security , access management, and compliance standards (e.g., IAM, VPN, encryption, and identity management). Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines , DevOps practices, and integration with Oracle Cloud services. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Certifications: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional or equivalent Oracle Cloud certification. Additional certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) are a plus. Soft Skills: Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Academics : B.Tech/B.E./MCA/M.Sc Experience with Oracle Cloud , Oracle Analytics Cloud , or other Oracle Cloud Applications. Familiarity with Oracle Cloud networking and best practices for network architecture, VPNs, and connectivity. Previous experience working in large-scale cloud transformation or migration projects. Experience in building disaster recovery and high-availability solutions using Oracle Cloud. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Solution Design: Architect and design end-to-end cloud solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), ensuring they align with business goals and meet technical requirements. Architecture Planning: Lead the design and planning of cloud-based systems and services, leveraging Oracle Cloud s capabilities such as Autonomous Database , Oracle Exadata Cloud Service , Oracle Cloud Applications , and more. Cloud Migration: Develop and execute cloud migration strategies for legacy systems, databases, and applications from on-premises to Oracle Cloud. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Implement best practices for IaC, automating provisioning and managing OCI resources using tools like Terraform , Ansible , or Oracle s native tools. Security Compliance: Design and implement cloud security architectures, ensuring that cloud solutions are secure, compliant with industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and follow Oracle s security best practices. Cost Optimization: Advise on cloud cost management and optimization strategies, including selecting appropriate services, designing efficient architectures, and leveraging OCI s pricing models. Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with product teams, developers, and business leaders to translate business needs into cloud architecture solutions. Cloud Operations: Establish and oversee processes for cloud operations, including monitoring, performance optimization, backup and disaster recovery, and scaling. DevOps Integration: Integrate Oracle Cloud solutions with DevOps processes for continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automation of deployments. Documentation Training: Document architecture designs, technical specifications, and cloud strategies. Provide training to internal teams on Oracle Cloud technologies and best practices. Cloud Innovation: Keep up with the latest Oracle Cloud innovations and industry trends, proposing new cloud-native solutions to improve business processes and system performance.