Oracle Cloud (OCI) Solutions Architect

# Oracle Cloud (OCI) Solutions ArchitectApply**Job#: 3036584****Job Description:**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 role will play a critical part in designing, validating, and ultimately owning our OCI environment supporting Oracle Fusion applications (HCM, EPM, ERP) and Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC). This is a contract role with strong intent to convert to a full-time position as we build internal ownership of our platform.**POSITION 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 1) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) compute, networking, IAM, compartments, 2) Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), and 3) 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 Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related fields.EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. 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Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Chicago, IL, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** June 1, 2026**Pay Range:** $90 - $100 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr