Oracle · 12 hours ago
Data Plane Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$97K/yr - $223K/yr
10+ years expOracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, and they are seeking a Data Plane Architect to design and implement high-performance data plane architectures in cloud environments. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, optimizing performance, and ensuring data security across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and multi-cloud settings.
Data GovernanceData ManagementEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, HTTP, and SSL/TLS
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent 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
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
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with both technical teams and executives
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
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.
11 paid holidays
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.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
Company
Oracle
Oracle is an integrated cloud application and platform services that sells a range of enterprise information technology solutions.
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