Data Architect

Job Description

As a Data Architect within Oracle's Consumer Global Industries Unit, you will shape the blueprint for an advanced data platform that brings together siloed data sources and activates AI/ML-powered insights across industry-specific use cases. You will be responsible for defining data models and architectures that ensure data is collected, stored, structured, and accessed optimally to support diverse business initiatives within Oracle Industry Applications. You will play a key role in selecting fit-for-purpose data technologies-including data lakes, data warehouses, and analytics services-and setting policies to uphold data governance, quality, and security. You will collaborate closely with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders, translating business needs into reliable and innovative data solutions. Expertise in cloud-based data services (AWS, OCI, Azure) is mandatory.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 7+ years' experience in data architecture, with proven success designing large-scale enterprise data platforms.

• Expertise in data modeling, data integration, and advanced analytics architectures.

• Hands-on experience implementing solutions using enterprise data storage (warehouses/lakes), data pipelines, and AI/ML integrations.

• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, Kafka, Java, Scala) with experience in distributed data processing technologies (e.g. Spark, Databricks, Apache Beam)

• Deep knowledge of cloud data ecosystems on AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and/or Azure; familiarity with their native data and AI/ML services.

• Experience implementing medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold layer concepts) for structured, scalable, and high-quality data management.**

• Strong understanding of data governance, quality, security, and compliance best practices; experience in regulated industries is a plus.

• Proficiency with industry-standard tools for data modeling, ETL/ELT, data cataloging, and metadata management.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical deliverables and mentor technical teams.

• Experience collaborating in cross-functional and global environments.

Drive the next wave of data innovation with Oracle. Join our team and architect data-driven transformation across Oracle Industry Applications!

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:**

• Design and oversee the enterprise data platform architecture, integrating multiple internal and external data sources to power Oracle Industry Applications.

• Develop and maintain robust data models (conceptual, logical, and physical) to support analytics, reporting, and AI/ML-driven applications in Oracle Industry Applications.

• Select and implement optimal data storage and processing technologies (e.g., data lakes, data warehouses, ETL pipelines) tailored to platform needs.

• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational best practices.

• Define and implement data quality, data lineage, and metadata management processes.

• Collaborate with data engineers on architectural standards, development, and deployment of scalable data pipelines.

• Partner with business teams to understand data requirements, industry-specific use cases, and to identify and prioritize new data sources for Oracle Industry Applications.

• Evaluate and refine platform performance, reliability, scalability, and security.

• Champion cloud-first and cloud-native architectures using OCI, AWS, and/or Azure services.

• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior architects and engineering teams.

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 $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

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 - IC5

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. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing or by calling in the United States.

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. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.