Oracle Cloud Solution Architect

• Oracle Cloud

Solution Architect - Cloud Infrastructure

Contract: Inside IR35

Rate: Up to£600 per day

Location: Reading -2 days per week onsite

Payroll: Client-run PAYE -no umbrella required, with employer NI covered

We're looking for an experiencedSolution Architect / Cloud Infrastructure Architect to join a major enterprise technology transformation programme.
This is a delivery-focused architecture role, where you'll take ownership of end-to-end technical solutions, working across cloud, hybrid infrastructure, networking, security and identity. You'll work closely with product teams, engineers, suppliers and senior stakeholders to ensure solutions are secure, resilient, scalable and fit for purpose.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the design and delivery ofenterprise-scale cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions
• Define solution options, assess trade-offs and make architectural recommendations
• Providearchitecture governance and technical assurance throughout delivery
• Produce and maintain architecture documentation, blueprints and design decisions
• Work acrossAzure, OCI, networking, identity, security and hybrid connectivity
• Manage technical risks and ensure operational readiness and supportability
• Collaborate with architects, engineering teams, vendors and delivery partners

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years' technology experience, with significant experience in an architectural role
• Proven experience designing and deliveringenterprise-scale technology solutions
• Strong infrastructure architecture experience acrosscloud and hybrid environments
• Deep understanding of networking, identity, security, connectivity and monitoring
• Experience withAzure and/or OCI
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience providing architectural governance and design assurance
• Retail or large-scale migration experience would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a complex, high-profile transformation programme where you'll have genuine ownership of architectural decisions and delivery outcomes.