Solutions Architect

Akkodis is seeking an Oracle Cloud (OCI) Solutions Architect for a Contract with a client located in Chicago, IL/ Remote. Strong hands‑on experience with OCI Architect certification (Associate or Professional) required; OCI and Oracle Fusion (HCM, EPM, FAH, FDI), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) compute, networking, IAM, compartments, Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), and Oracle Fusion applications (HCM and/or EPM).

Rate Range: $90/hr - $95/hr (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Purpose:

We are seeking a hands‑on Oracle Cloud (OCI) Solutions Architect to partner with our system integrator and take ownership of our Oracle cloud ecosystem. This role will play a critical part in designing, validating, and ultimately owning our OCI environment supporting Oracle Fusion applications (HCM, EPM, ERP) and Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC). This is a contract role with strong intent to convert to a full‑time position as we build internal ownership of our platform.

• Partner with our implementation partner to review and validate OCI architecture and design decisions.
• Take hands‑on responsibility for OCI environment configuration, including compute, networking, IAM, and connectivity.
• Co‑Lead architecture and implementation of integrations using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) for HR and local payroll needs.
• Establish standards and best practices across OCI and Oracle Fusion (HCM, EPM, FAH, FDI).
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and operationally sustainable.
• Drive transition from implementation to internal ownership, including documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Identify risks, gaps, and optimization opportunities in current architecture.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert for OCI and Oracle integrations.

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture or engineering, with hands‑on OCI experience.
• Proven experience with
  1) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) compute, networking, IAM, compartments,
  2) Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), and
  3) Oracle Fusion applications (HCM and/or EPM strongly preferred).
• Experience working alongside large system integrators (e.g., IBM, Accenture).
• Ability to operate as both architect and hands‑on builder.
• Experience supporting or building integrations for HR/payroll systems.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, identity, and networking concepts.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and issues.
• Experience and comfort solving problems in an ambiguous environment where there is constant change.

• Experience with Oracle Cloud applications and tools.
• Experience transitioning environments from implementation to steady‑state operations.

• BA or BS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related fields.

Our company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.