Oracle Cloud Technical Consultant, Principal

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to lead the design, development, and delivery of a strategic Oracle APEX-based solution supporting Procurement, Finance, and FP&A business functions. The solution leverages Oracle APEX, Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW), and Oracle Fusion REST APIs to automate PO review, accrual management, audit compliance, and workflow automation. The Technical Lead will own architecture, technical governance, integration strategy, security design, and delivery oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead end-to-end architecture and solution design.
• Define application, integration, database, and security architecture.
• Provide technical guidance to APEX developers and integration consultants.
• Establish development standards, code review processes, and deployment practices.
• Conduct architecture and design workshops with business stakeholders.

Oracle APEX Solution Design

• Design enterprise-grade Oracle APEX applications.
• Define role-based dashboards, reporting, workflow, and approval frameworks.
• Design reusable components and development standards.
• Drive performance optimization and scalability initiatives.

Oracle Fusion Integration

• Lead Oracle Fusion REST API integration strategy.
• Design secure integration patterns between Oracle Fusion and APEX.
• Oversee API authentication, error handling, monitoring, and exception management.
• Ensure seamless integration with Procurement, AP, Finance, and related modules.

Database & Data Architecture

• Design ADW data models and reporting structures.
• Define audit trail framework and historical data retention strategy.
• Implement performance tuning and data optimization measures.
• Ensure data security and regulatory compliance.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure SOX-compliant design and auditability.
• Implement Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls.
• Design immutable audit trails and controlled access models.
• Support internal audit reviews and compliance assessments.

Delivery & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Functional Consultants, and Business SMEs.
• Participate in requirement workshops, design reviews, SIT, UAT, and go-live activities.
• Manage technical risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Provide executive-level technical updates and recommendation papers.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Oracle APEX (Version 21.x and above preferred)
• Oracle Database / PL/SQL
• Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW)
• Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
• Oracle Fusion REST APIs
• SQL Performance Tuning
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Web Services (REST/JSON)
• Git / Source Control
• Application Security & RBAC

Functional Knowledge

• Procurement
• Purchase Orders
• Accrual Processes
• AP & Financial Close
• Approval Workflows
• Audit & Compliance Controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle APEX Developer Professional Certification
• Oracle Cloud Certifications
• TOGAF or equivalent Architecture Certification
• Experience in regulated industries (Life Sciences, Healthcare, Financial Services)

Nice to Have

• Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
• BI Publisher / OTBI
• Agile/Scrum delivery
• DevOps and CI/CD implementation

Why Version 1? 

 At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. 

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits 
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme 
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat 
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform. 
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.    

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. 

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. 

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially. 

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