Data Plane Architect

**Job Description** **Key Responsibilities** **Architect Data Plane Solutions** + Design and implement high-performance, high-reliability, and high-availability data plane architectures in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). + Develop solutions integrating Oracle technologies such as Autonomous Database, GoldenGate, Data Pump, and Data Transforms (ODI/DT). + Ensure optimal data flow, scalability, and enterprise-grade fault tolerance. **Performance Optimization** + Lead continuous performance tuning and optimization efforts for data plane components. + Focus on throughput, latency reduction, and resilience in distributed, multi-domain, and multi-region architectures. **Security and Access Control** + Design secure data plane components with fine-grained access control and encryption mechanisms. + Enforce end-to-end data security (encryption in transit/at rest), robust IAM, and effective data governance across OCI and connected environments. + Apply security best practices within autonomous databases. **Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams** + Partner with networking, storage, SaaS applications (Fusion, ERP, HCM, CX), and database teams. + Propose technical solutions that bridge infrastructure and business needs to ensure seamless integration across platforms. **Lead Technical Discussions** + Serve as the technical SME for customers, internal teams, and project managers. + Lead architectural design sessions and troubleshoot complex data flow issues, including edge cases, best practices, and technical challenges like latency and reliability. + Drive continuous innovation and improvement. **High Availability (HA) & Disaster Recovery (DR) Strategies** + Architect and implement HA and DR strategies for mission-critical data plane services using Oracle GoldenGate, Data Guard, and other replication tools. + Ensure minimal downtime and enable robust business continuity. **Monitoring and Observability** + Use monitoring tools (e.g., Oracle Cloud Observability and Management) to create real-time dashboards for monitoring data traffic, latency, and performance. + Develop logs and alerts for real-time performance tracking. **Automation and Infrastructure as Code** + Develop and implement automated workflows for provisioning and scaling data plane services using Terraform, Ansible, and OCI's automation tools. + Build CI/CD pipelines to ensure repeatable, auditable infrastructure builds. + Automate manual, repetitive, and error-prone data/infrastructure processes via scripting (Python, Node, shell), API, and Oracle Functions. **Networking** + Architect and optimize multi-cloud networking components (VCNs, FastConnect, ExpressRoute, VPNs, load balancers, private endpoints, firewalls). + Ensure secure, performant, and reliable data movement between OCI, on-premises, and other clouds. + Familiarity with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, routing, DNS, and SSL/TLS. \#LI-VC7 **Responsibilities** **Qualifications** **Education:** + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. **Experience:** + 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, focusing on network infrastructure, data management, and performance tuning. + Strong experience with OCI, AWS, or Azure, especially in architecting and managing data planes or large-scale cloud networking solutions. + Deep knowledge of data streaming technologies such as Kafka, Oracle GoldenGate, and Oracle Streaming. + Hands-on experience building highly available and fault-tolerant systems in cloud environments. **Technical Skills:** + Proficient in cloud automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for automating infrastructure deployments. + Strong programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, or similar languages for developing custom tools or workflows. + Experience with performance monitoring and troubleshooting of cloud-based networks and applications using monitoring platforms. + Strong background in cloud security principles, including network access control, encryption, and authentication mechanisms. **Communication:** + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with both technical teams and executives. **Preferred Qualifications** + Previous experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle databases, Fusion Middleware, or other Oracle products. + Proven ability to manage multi-cloud environments and hybrid architectures. + Software development experience in Java, Python, or similar environments; familiarity with SDLC and DevOps practices. + Strong understanding of virtualization, containerization, and microservices architectures. + Strong experience in SQL authoring and performance tuning. + Deep understanding of RDBMS principles and experience with DBA tasks. 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 in USD from: $96,800 to $223,400 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 Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC4 **About Us** As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. 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