Senior Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) ArchitectFull-time
Department: Enterprise Applications
Company DescriptionFor 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 theBest 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) Architect
Design 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 Opportunity
You will:

*Architect and deliver robust, scalable, and secureOracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) solutions aligned to business strategy

*Design complex network topologies includinghub-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 For
Essential Experience
You will have:

*Deep expertise designingcomplex 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

*Strongcareer progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews .

*Significanttraining 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.

*ActiveESG & CSR initiatives , allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes.
Benefits include:

*Quarterlyperformance-related profit share
*Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
*Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover

*CertifiedGreat Place to Work for 10+ years running
This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.