Oracle OCI Multi Cloud Engineer

Oracle OCI Multi-Cloud Engineer / Associate ManagerLocation: London, hybridRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced OCI & Multi-Cloud Engineer / Solution Architect with deep expertise in Oracle technologies and hyperscaler cloud platforms.

This is a senior technical role responsible for designing, delivering, and operating Oracle-centric cloud architectures across OCI, Azure, AWS, and GCP. The successful candidate will combine strong Oracle database and EBS administration skills with cloud and solution architecture expertise, playing a key role in data centre exit programmes, cloud migrations, and the design of secure, scalable landing zones.

The role requires the ability to operate as a trusted technical advisor — translating complex business requirements into robust, deliverable solution designs. Key ResponsibilitiesSolution ArchitectureAct as Solution Architect across Oracle and multi-cloud programmes, owning the end-to-end technical solution from initial requirements through to delivery and handoverEngage with business and technical stakeholders to elicit, shape, and translate requirements into viable, cost-effective solution designsProduce and present solution proposals, architecture options papers, and business cases to senior stakeholders and governance boardsLead architecture assurance and design authority reviews, ensuring solutions meet security, performance, resilience, and compliance requirementsDefine solution patterns and reference architectures for Oracle cloud workloads that can be reused across programmesManage technical risk throughout the solution lifecycle, identifying issues early and proposing mitigationsWork closely with programme and project managers to ensure solution integrity is maintained through deliverySupport pre-sales and bid activity by contributing to RFP/RFI responses, statements of work, and effort estimationCloud Architecture & DesignDesign and deliver High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for Oracle and multi-cloud infrastructure solutionsArchitect and build Cloud Landing Zones across OCI and hyperscaler platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), including network topology, identity, governance, and security guardrailsDefine and implement multi-cloud integration patterns including hybrid connectivity, cross-cloud networking, and unified identity managementProduce architecture documentation, solution blueprints, and technical runbooksLead technical design workshops and engage with stakeholders at all levelsOracle Database AdministrationAdminister and optimise Oracle Database environments (11g, 12c, 19c and above) on-premises and in cloudManage Oracle Database Service deployments across OracleDB@Azure, OracleDB@AWS, and OracleDB@GCPPerform database performance tuning, patching, backup and recovery, and capacity planningManage Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and ASM environmentsSupport Oracle Advanced Security features including TDE, audit vault, and database firewallOracle E-Business Suite (EBS)Administer and support Oracle EBS environments (R12.1, R12.2) including patching, cloning, and upgradesPerform EBS cloning (full and rapid clone) for development, test, and DR environmentsLead and deliver EBS migrations to cloud (OCI, Azure, AWS), including lift-and-shift and re-platform approachesConfigure and manage EBS shared application tier, concurrent managers, and autoconfigManage EBS integrations, middleware, and WebLogic/OHS componentsWork with functional teams to support EBS application patching and critical patch updates (CPUs)Data Centre Exit & Cloud MigrationLead data centre exit programmes, including asset discovery, dependency mapping, wave planning, and cut-over executionDeliver database migration projects using Oracle Data Pump, GoldenGate, RMAN, and cloud-native migration services (DMS, OCI DMS)Execute lift-and-shift, re-platform, and re-architecture migration strategies based on business requirementsManage migration runbooks, rollback plans, and post-migration validationAssess on-premises workloads for cloud readiness and produce TCO/ROI analysisLinux & InfrastructureAdminister Linux environments (RHEL, Oracle Linux, CentOS) including kernel tuning, storage configuration, and performance optimisation for Oracle workloadsManage storage configurations for Oracle (ASM, NFS, block storage) in cloud and on-premises environmentsScript and automate infrastructure tasks using Shell, Python, Ansible, or TerraformConfigure and manage Oracle Hugepages, NUMA, and OS-level tuning for database performanceDevOps & AutomationUse Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools — Terraform, Ansible, OCI Resource Manager — to automate cloud provisioningBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and database change deploymentImplement monitoring and observability solutions (OCI Monitoring, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, Prometheus/Grafana)Automate routine DBA and EBS administration tasksRequired Skills & ExperienceOracle & DatabaseSolid experience in Oracle Database administration (11g, 12c, 19c)Strong experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, ASMSolid Oracle EBS administration (R12.1/R12.2) experience, including cloning and patchingProven experience of EBS migration to cloud (OCI preferred, Azure/AWS a plus)Experience with Oracle GoldenGate or other replication/CDC toolsFamiliarity with Oracle Exadata (on-premises or cloud)Cloud & Multi-CloudHands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) — compute, networking, storage, database servicesExperience deploying OracleDB@Azure, OracleDB@AWS, or OracleDB@GCPProficiency with at least one additional hyperscaler: Azure, AWS, or GCPProven track record designing and building Cloud Landing Zones (OCI Landing Zone, Azure Landing Zone, AWS Control Tower/Landing Zone Accelerator)Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity (FastConnect, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, VPN)Solution ArchitectureProven experience operating as a Solution Architect on complex, multi-workload programmesAbility to produce and own HLDs and LLDs to enterprise standardsExperience presenting solutions to architecture review boards, design authorities, and senior stakeholdersSkilled in options analysis and trade-off documentation (e.g. build vs buy, lift-and-shift vs re-platform)Experience supporting pre-sales, bids, and commercial engagements including effort estimation and SoW authoringExperience conducting technical due diligence and cloud readiness assessmentsData Centre ExitEnd-to-end experience of DC exit programmes including discovery, planning, wave execution, and decommissionProficiency with migration tools: Oracle Data Pump, GoldenGate, RMAN, AWS DMS, Azure Database Migration ServiceLinux & ScriptingStrong Linux/Unix administration skills (RHEL / Oracle Linux preferred)Scripting proficiency: Bash, PythonExperience with Terraform and/or Ansible for infrastructure automationDesirable Additional SkillsExperience with Oracle Autonomous DatabaseKnowledge of Oracle Licensing implications in cloud environments (BYOL, BYOS, ULA considerations)Experience with DR strategy design and testing (RTO/RPO planning)Exposure to container platforms (Kubernetes, OKE, AKS, EKS)Design and implement cloud security architectures aligned to CIS Benchmarks, NCSC Cloud SecurityUnderstanding of ITIL service management and change control processesExperience working in financial services, public sector, or regulated industriesPersonal AttributesStrong communicator able to engage technical teams and non-technical stakeholders — including C-suite and board-level audiencesConfident presenting complex technical solutions clearly and concisely in written and verbal formAbility to work independently and lead technical delivery across multiple workstreamsComfortable working in complex, multi-vendor environments with competing prioritiesProactive in identifying risks and proposing mitigations#LI-EUJob QualificationsRequiredOracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Certified — Architect Associate or ProfessionalAt least one hyperscaler certification: Microsoft Azure AZ-104 / AZ-305, AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect

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