Oracle Cloud Architect

Job Description

The Oracle Cloud Integration Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing integrations across Oracle ERP/EPM Cloud platforms and Oracle OIC/OCI. This role combines a strong technical foundation with strategic business understanding to deliver scalable solutions aligned with enterprise goals. The architect will guide and mentor development teams, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure alignment with Petco’s Enterprise Reference Architecture.Key Responsibilities

• Translate complex business, information, and technical requirements into architectural blueprints aligned with Petco’s Enterprise Reference Architecture.

• Lead architectural planning and development of scalable, reliable integration solutions that span across systems, platforms, and applications.

• Collaborate with offshore and nearshore development teams and cloud administrators to execute integration projects and resolve technical challenges.

• Engage with business subject matter experts (SMEs), IT stakeholders, and third-party vendors to gather requirements, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure high-quality solutions.

• Evaluate current systems, propose enhancements, and design future-state architectures that improve business efficiency and effectiveness.

• Define and document technical specifications, including effort estimation and scope for enhancements and bug fixes.

• Influence and contribute to strategic application and infrastructure decisions by ensuring technical feasibility and long-term sustainability.

• Devise procedures and standards to address system and application limitations, ensuring compliance with service level agreements and business requirements.

• Conduct quality assurance reviews for integration projects, and contribute to the ongoing documentation and improvement of development processes and standards.

• Coordinate architectural implementation activities and assist in post-deployment optimization and continuous improvement efforts.

• Ensure the conceptual completeness and operational readiness of integration solutions.

QualificationsRequired:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, with 3+ years specifically in Oracle Cloud platforms (ERP/EPM Cloud, OIC, OCI).

• Deep understanding of Oracle Integration Cloud patterns, REST/SOAP APIs, and related technologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and act tactically.

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring development/support teams in a hybrid delivery model (onshore/offshore).

• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred:

• Oracle Cloud certifications (e.g., Oracle Integration Cloud Architect, Oracle ERP Cloud Specialist).

• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps tools for cloud deployments.

• Background in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.).