Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer

Job Description Join the OCI Cloud Engineering team, where innovation meets opportunity! We are your gateway to next-generation architectures and cutting-edge technologies, including AI, data analytics, Kubernetes, event-driven applications, and resilient multi-cloud solutions. As part of our dynamic Commercial team, you’ll embrace a startup culture — moving swiftly, collaborating with customers, and tackling complex technical challenges for small and medium-sized businesses. In your role as a Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), you will be instrumental in designing and delivering state-of-the-art cloud solutions tailored to some of Oracle's most strategic customers. Your technical expertise will empower you to architect, implement, and support modern cloud-native environments using technologies such as Kubernetes, container orchestration, microservices, and streaming solutions. Your hands-on experience will be critical to ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient deployments on OCI. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement cloud-native solutions utilizing OCI and leading open-source tools (Kubernetes, Docker, Containers). Create event-driven and distributed systems with OCI Services (Oracle Streaming, Functions, API Gateway). Automate infrastructure deployment and management using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, Helm). Collaborate with customers during pre-sales, onboarding, and production phases to troubleshoot and optimize OCI cloud-native capabilities. Advocate for best practices in security, scalability, and high availability in cloud-native architectures. Collaborate with product and engineering teams, offering real-world insights to help shape the product roadmap and contribute to technical documentation. Mentor junior engineers while fostering a learning-oriented and collaborative environment. Key Qualifications: 3-5+ years of practical experience in cloud engineering or architecture with a focus on cloud-native technologies. Expertise in Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, GKE, ideally OCI OKE), Docker, and cloud-native ecosystem tools (e.g., Istio, Envoy, Helm, Prometheus). Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and event-driven patterns (e.g., Kafka, serverless). Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Bash/Shell, Go). Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices. Solid grasp of networking, container security, and IAM in a public cloud environment (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with cloud monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting of distributed systems. Strong customer-facing skills in advisory, pre-sales, or consulting roles. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; relevant certifications are a plus. Nice to Have: Broad understanding of cloud-native architecture trends and best practices. Exposure to enterprise compliance, security, and governance frameworks. Awareness of industry-specific requirements and use cases for cloud-native solutions. Engagement with the cloud-native community through publications or presentations. Personal Traits: Excellent communicator and collaborator, able to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strategic thinker passionate about technology and innovation. Self-motivated, proactive, and skilled at managing multiple priorities. Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Compensation and Benefits: Salary range for this position is $100,900 to $165,300 annually, with potential eligibility for equity and commissions. Oracle offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off among other benefits. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.

Created: 2026-03-07