Principal Solutions Architect | A-Team Cloud Solution Architects - Oracle (California)
Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc.
As a member of the software engineering division, you will take an active role in the definition and evolution of standard practices and procedures. You will be responsible for defining and developing software for tasks associated with the developing, designing and debugging of software applications or operating systems.
Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 7 years of software engineering or related experience.
*Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.*
*Scope of Position*
Independently manages all aspects of team projects and engagements (technical and non-technical). For example: POCs, support escalations, pre-sales engagements, workshops, seminars, etc.
Demonstrates solid solutions architecture capabilities leveraging in-depth knowledge of Cloud Data Integration and Cloud Analytics best practices, including functionalities/capabilities, implementation issues, and performance, integration and installation implications.
Demonstrate technical leadership in his/her area of expertise and works effectively with field resources, support, product management, and engineering to ensure that customers are successful with Oracle software.
Provides constructive product feedback (customer requirements, product s shortcomings, enhancements, etc.) to product management and/or engineering.
Becomes a trusted advisor to field personnel, such as SCs, instructors and Oracle consultants, as well as product management. Establishes credibility and trust with both external and internal customers.
Plays a key technical role in guiding customers, support analysts, and engineers in resolving critical customer and product issues. This includes taking ownership of questions, researching the questions with other groups within Oracle, and following up in a timely fashion.
Is sought out by, and frequently provides expertise and advice to other team members, Oracle consultants, solutions specialists, sales consultants, partners, product managers, and customers.
Works with customer and account team to understand POC requirements and success criteria and ensures that the correct products are being utilized to build a POC solution.
Assists with support escalations by helping support analysts with troubleshooting and also works directly with customers to help generate test cases, etc. as required.
Produces best practices information to support, A-team members, and customers through Wiki s, white papers, and tech notes.
Successfully collaborates and communicates with senior members of the A-Team, PM and development organizations to ensure recommended best practices are followed in Pre-sales and Post-sales situations wrt. install, configuration, architecture, development, operations
Effectively balances customer needs and requirements with team and company charter, proactively seeks advice in case of conflict
*Technical Traits*
Has full Cloud software development lifecycle experience
Demonstrates solid understanding of Enterprise Architecture concepts & issues. Has the background and product expertise to understand complex application integration scenarios.
Has a strong grasp of Oracle Data Integration offer in the Cloud and surrounding technologies, in particular Analytics in the Cloud
Applies best practices specific to Oracle technologies
Has hands on experience in developing complex, distributed system architecture solutions, bringing together the appropriate resources and products (including third party products) needed to construct a complete solution.
Has extensive knowledge of industry drivers, issues, & strategic directions covering current and emerging technologies
Has knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Architecture concepts & related issues
Recognized as an expert within the team and within Oracle in one or more Oracle technical areas and is solid contributor with a track record of successful customer engagements.
Is the technical go-to person for their area within the group and independently collaborates with product management and engineering. Routinely solves complex problems by applying creativity and expertise while not losing sight of the big picture".
Models engineering best practices in engagements. This includes clarity and completeness of internal and external deliverables including, but not limited to, software designs, code quality and performance, thoroughness of testing, attention to documentation, and generation of bugs and enhancement requests.
Possesses excellent troubleshooting skills and instincts that are applied in a systematic manner to help customers resolve critical product issues.
Is able to exhibit professionalism in high-stress situations.
Exhibits creativity and resourcefulness in architecting solutions to meet customer requirements and can frequently create workarounds to difficult problems.
Explains implementation details of Oracle platform products to customers at the appropriate level of detail. Works collaboratively with engineering architects and leads to ensure that the answers provided are complete, technically accurate, and in line with the design, implementation, and best practices.
Works with product management and engineering on product phase reviews to help shape the future releases
Explores and rapidly learns new technologies and Oracle products in a self-directed manner. Demonstrates an understanding of how our technologies and products are used to build solutions on POCs, demos, etc.
Familiar with both Windows and Unix style operating systems
Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL.
Solid understanding of Analytics and Cloud technologies.
Solid understanding of Web technologies like HTTP and HTML.
Solid understanding of Java, Java EE and related technologies including but not limited to XML and web services.
Strong understanding of message oriented middleware concepts and can incorporate them into solutions
Has a strong knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following areas:
o Oracle Data integrator implementations with heterogeneous databases, Oracle Analytics Cloud, cloud applications and/or in house applications
o SQL query optimization
o Data warehousing
*Visibility, Influence, Leadership, and Teamwork*
Ability to take a fresh and unbiased look at their own work
Getting and valuing the constructive feedback of others
Willingness to reconsider and backtrack
Communicates clearly and effectively in any setting with any audience in both written and verbal contexts.
Effectively manages their time and delivers assignments on time.
Proactively works on establishing relationships with appropriate organizations and key people within Oracle
Works effectively in a team environment whether in a leadership role or secondary role
Demonstrates tact and diplomacy
Maintains good report and demonstrates leadership and teamwork in cross-functional teams.
Demonstrates good negotiation and relationship building skills.
May represent Oracle by speaking at external technical conferences, training classes, workshops, etc.
Is customer-focused and able to build confidence with customers and sales teams at all levels by understanding issues from both a technology and business standpoint.
Assimilates information rapidly in sometimes stressful situations and is able to convey complex ideas in a professional manner.
Successfully works with various technical and non-technical resources inside Oracle to resolve customer and partner issues rapidly and efficiently.
Influences the technical decisions of other team members and product development teams with his/her experience and technology expertise.
*Experience *
Typically 9-14 years of industry experience in sales consulting, consulting, or equivalent technical customer facing roles such as the A-Team.
Proven expertise with Oracle Data Integration portfolio, preferably including hands-on Analytics experience
**Job:** **Product Development*
**Organization:** **Oracle*
**Title:** *Principal Solutions Architect | A-Team Cloud Solution Architects*
**Location:** *United States*
**Requisition ID:** *190001OT*
