About this role
OCI Architect1OCI Architect Role Overview We are looking for a highly skilled OCI Architect with strong Database Administration expertise who can lead cloud transformation initiatives, support presales activities (RFP/RFI), and execute Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) lift-and-shift migrations from on-premise to OCI. The role requires a blend of technical depth, solution design, and client-facing capabilities.
Key Responsibilities 1. OCI Architecture & Cloud Strategy
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Define cloud architecture including:
• VCN, subnets, DR strategies
• Compute, storage, load balancers
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Establish best practices for cost optimization, governance, and security
• Lead cloud adoption strategies and roadmap planning
2. Oracle Database Administration
• Manage and administer Oracle databases (11g/12c/19c/21c) across environments
• Perform:
• Installation, configuration, patching, upgrades
• Performance tuning and query optimization
• Backup & recovery (RMAN, Data Guard)
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery setups
• Monitor database health, capacity planning, and security compliance
3. Oracle EBS Lift & Shift to OCI
• Lead end-to-end migration of Oracle EBS from on-premise to OCI
• Assess existing infrastructure and define migration strategies
• Execute:
• Lift-and-shift (rehost) migrations
• EBS architecture redesign for OCI
• Downtime minimization strategies
• Configure OCI services for EBS:
• Compute, Block Storage, Object Storage
• Load Balancer, File Storage
• Validate post-migration performance and stability
4. Presales & RFP/RFI Support
• Analyze RFP/RFI requirements and design tailored OCI solutions
• Prepare:
• Solution architecture documents
• Effort estimation and pricing inputs
• Technical proposals and presentations
• Participate in client discussions, demos, and solution walkthroughs
• Collaborate with sales teams to drive deal closures
5. Automation & DevOps (Good to Have)
• Develop automation scripts using Shell, Python, or Terraform
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for OCI deployments
• Support CI/CD pipelines for database and application deployments
Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills
• Strong expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Deep knowledge of Oracle Database Administration
• Experience with Oracle EBS architecture and migrations
• Hands-on with:
• RMAN, Data Guard, GoldenGate (preferred)
• Performance tuning tools
• Understanding of networking concepts (VPN, FastConnect, DNS)