Senior Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect

Company Description For over 29 years, Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. We are proud to be recognised as:

• Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 (EMEA)
• Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications)
• AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA)
• One of the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland (2023)

With 3,700+ people and revenues exceeding €347m/£302m, Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services – and one of the fastest-growing digital consultancies in Europe. Job DescriptionSenior Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) ArchitectDesign at Scale. Lead with Authority. Deliver Secure, Enterprise-Grade Cloud Solutions. We are looking for a highly accomplished Senior Oracle Cloud Architect to join our growing team and play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise-scale Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments. This is not a hands-on build-only role. We’re seeking a strategic technical leader — someone who can design complex, secure, multi-region OCI architectures, troubleshoot deep technical challenges, and confidently lead resolution across infrastructure, network, and application domains. If you thrive in complex environments and enjoy solving high-impact technical challenges, this role offers the scope and autonomy to truly make a difference. The OpportunityYou Will

• Architect and deliver robust, scalable, and secure Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) solutions aligned to business strategy
• Design complex network topologies including hub-and-spoke architectures and cross-region disaster recovery
• Lead architecture for cloud-based enterprise applications with a focus on resilience, security, and performance
• Take ownership of high-severity technical issues — diagnosing and resolving complex OCI networking problems
• Collaborate with on-premise network engineers and application specialists (JDE, PeopleSoft, EBS) to drive root cause analysis and resolution
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architects and engineers
• Drive continuous improvement through infrastructure reviews, optimisation initiatives, and adoption of emerging OCI capabilities
• Establish and maintain high-quality cloud architecture documentation and best practices

QualificationsWhat We’re Looking ForEssential ExperienceYou will have:

• Deep expertise designing complex OCI network architectures, including:

• Cross-region disaster recovery
• Hub-and-spoke topologies

• Strong hands-on experience debugging and resolving complex OCI network issues
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary troubleshooting across infrastructure and enterprise applications (JDE, PeopleSoft, EBS)
• Strong security experience within OCI, including:

• Cloud Guard
• Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
• IAM policies and user management
• Network security design and governance

Desirable (Advantageous But Not Essential) We welcome candidates who bring experience in any of the following:

• DevOps / Automation – Ansible for Linux configuration
• FastConnect configuration and management
• Oracle Database fundamentals (TNS connectivity, database links)
• OCI Autonomous Database
• Oracle Integration Cloud (provisioning and connectivity agents)
• Exadata Cloud at Customer / Exadata Cloud Service (EXACC / EXACS)
• OCI SaaS (HCM, ERP, EPM) including:

• Fusion pod provisioning
• DKIM configuration
• SSO configuration

• Experience supporting PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, or E-Business Suite environments in OCI

Why This Role?This Is An Opportunity To

• Influence enterprise-level cloud architecture decisions
• Lead technically complex initiatives from design through to resolution
• Work across infrastructure, security, networking, and enterprise applications
• Operate at senior architectural level with genuine ownership and impact

If you are a technically authoritative Oracle Cloud professional who enjoys solving complex problems and leading from the front, we would love to hear from you. Additional InformationWhy Version 1?

• Be part of a global Oracle practice of 700+ specialists
• Work on large-scale, enterprise Oracle Cloud programmes
• Join an award-winning consultancy recognised for innovation and delivery excellence
• Clear career progression, strong leadership support, and genuine investment in your growth
• A culture that values expertise, autonomy, and doing things properly
• Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews.
• Significant training budget for certifications and further education.
• Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out recognition platform celebrating achievement.
• Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey.
• Active ESG & CSR initiatives, allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes.

Benefits Include

• Quarterly performance-related profit share
• Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
• Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover
• Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running

This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM)+447840839370 We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers 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!