Principal Solution Architect - Strategic Customer Engineering

As part of the Strategic Product and Customer Engagement Team, a Solutions Architect comes with a proven track record of solving customer challenges with a combination of software and cloud technologies.  We are looking for individuals who demonstrate ability to focus on customers' needs - technical and strategic - and develop solutions in pursuit of customer objectives in complex situations and motivate and align those goals internally to deliver excellent customer experience. 

This role requires deep technical expertise and understanding of cloud technologies, a strong sense of technical evangelism, a relentless commitment to long term customer success, as well as excellent communication and leadership abilities. The Principal Solutions Architect will work closely with customers and other team members to define project requirements, create detailed solution designs, and provide guidance and direction throughout the development process.

The ability to drive repeatable artifacts, and contribute to deliverables as a force multiplier is a critical skill for the Solution Architect role. As part of the SA community you will capture and share best practices with your peers, other teams such as Product Solutions Engineering, generate internal and external technical content, and participate in evangelist and workshop activities to grow the community.  

Qualifications

• Have a strong background in cloud technologies, and be able to demonstrate technical excellence when building scalable architectures.
• BS or MS degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science (or related field)
• Experience with HPC/AI/ML solution architectures and infrastructure preferred 
• At least 8-10 years of experience in a technical leadership role, preferably in a solutions architect or similar role
• Strong technical skills, including expertise in at least one major cloud platforms and familiarity with a variety of technical platforms and architectures
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges
• Experience working with customers and managing customer relationships on an executive level
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Career Level - IC4

• Work closely with strategic customers to understand their business needs and technical requirements, and translate them into technical solutions
• Lead the design and development of complex technical solutions that meet the needs of our customers across multiple service teams
• Identify opportunities to help customers achieve their business goals, sometimes even before the customers identify these opportunities or gaps
• Create detailed solution designs, including architecture diagrams and documentation
• Provide guidance and direction to other team members throughout the development process
• Act as a technical leader and mentor to other team members, helping to develop their skills and expertise
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and new technologies, and bring new ideas and approaches to the team
• Contribute to the ongoing development and evolution of OCI's technical processes and standards
• Manage customer relationships and serve as a primary point of contact for technical inquiries and concerns

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range: from $94,200 to $223,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacati