Oracle Cloud (OCI) Solutions Architect

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on Oracle Cloud (OCI) Solutions Architect to partner with our system integrator and take ownership of our Oracle cloud ecosystem. This contract role has a strong intent to convert to a full‑time position as we build internal ownership of our platform.

Responsibilities

• Partner with our implementation partner to review and validate OCI architecture and design decisions.
• Take hands‑on responsibility for OCI environment configuration, including compute, networking, IAM, and connectivity.
• Co‑Lead architecture and implementation of integrations using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) for HR and local payroll needs.
• Establish standards and best practices across OCI and Oracle Fusion (HCM, EPM, FAH, FDI).
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and operationally sustainable.
• Drive transition from implementation to internal ownership, including documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Identify risks, gaps, and optimization opportunities in current architecture.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert for OCI and Oracle integrations.

Experience and Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture or engineering, with hands‑on OCI experience.
• Proven experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) compute, networking, IAM, compartments; Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC); and Oracle Fusion applications (HCM and/or EPM strongly preferred).
• Experience working alongside large system integrators (e.g., IBM, Accenture).
• Ability to operate as both architect and hands‑on builder.
• Experience supporting or building integrations for HR/payroll systems.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, identity, and networking concepts.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and issues.
• Experience and comfort solving problems in an ambiguous environment where there is constant change.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Oracle Cloud applications and tools.
• Experience transitioning environments from implementation to steady‑state operations.

Education

• OCI Architect certification (Associate or Professional) required.
• BA or BS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.