Oracle Application SaaS & PaaS Architect

The Citco Group Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Citco Group Limited is seeking an experienced Application Architect to lead the architectural strategy for our HR and Finance application landscape. This role is vital for driving our Oracle Fusion cloud transformation, ensuring seamless integration across enterprise systems.

The ideal candidate will possess deep hands-on expertise in Oracle Fusion, as well as strong architectural background overseeing complex application ecosystems. You will be responsible for defining and owning the Oracle Application architecture, providing technical leadership, and engaging with key stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and implementing complex solutions on multiple platforms.
• Deep background in cloud security, governance, and enterprise architecture.
• Strong understanding of HR and Finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Define Oracle Application architecture for HR and Finance domains.
• Lead technical architectural design of Oracle Fusion HCM, ERP, EPM.
• Architect enterprise-grade cloud integrations between Oracle Fusion and third-party platforms.

Skills

Oracle Fusion Fast Formulas

BIP/OTBI reporting

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

LINUX

Windows OS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Microsoft Projects

SharePoint

TEAMS

Job description

About Citco

Since the 1940s Citco has provided specialist financial services to alternative investment funds, investors, multinationals, and private clients worldwide. With over 14,000 employees in 45 countries, we pioneer innovative solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs and deliver exceptional service.

Our continuous investment in learning means our people are among the best in the industry. And our corporate social responsibility programs provide meaningful and fulfilling work in the community.

A career at Citco isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to excel in an environment that genuinely supports your personal and professional development.

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced Application Architect to lead the design, strategy, and governance of our HR and Finance application landscape. This role is central to driving our Oracle Fusion cloud transformation and ensuring seamless integration across enterprise systems. The ideal candidate brings deep hands‑on expertise in Oracle Fusion SaaS and PaaS, combined with a strong architectural background overseeing complex, bespoke application ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• You will define and own the Oracle Application architecture for HR and Finance domains, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technology roadmap with a focus on scalability, performance, and long‑term sustainability.
• Lead end‑to‑end technical architectural design of Oracle Fusion HCM, ERP, EPM, and other solutions across SaaS and PaaS layers.
• Develop and maintain architecture blueprints, solution design documents, and technical standards.
• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions, platforms, and frameworks to meet evolving business needs.
• Provide architectural oversight across multiple bespoke and third‑party systems, ensuring cohesion, scalability, and maintainability.
• Drive continuous improvement through standardization of best practices and proactive performance monitoring. Ensure all solutions adhere to security standards, compliance regulations, and performance targets.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle Cloud ERP Security, including Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC) and data security policies.

Oracle Fusion & Cloud

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) to design, implement, and optimize comprehensive solutions integrating Oracle Cloud SaaS (ERP, HCM, EPM) with PaaS (OIC, VBCS, OCI ATP, FTP).
• Design and govern cloud‑native integration patterns using REST/SOAP APIs, event‑driven architecture, and middleware platforms.
• Lead the architecture of Oracle PaaS extensions to customize and extend Fusion applications without compromising upgrade paths.
• Oversee Oracle Fusion release management, assessing quarterly updates for architectural impact.
• Deep background in cloud security, governance, Zero Trust, and enterprise architecture.

Integration & Data

• Architect enterprise‑grade cloud integrations between Oracle Fusion and third‑party platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Informatica, banking systems, and payroll providers).
• Define integration standards, API governance frameworks, and data exchange protocols.
• Collaborate with data teams to design data flows, master data management (MDM) strategies, and reporting architectures.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across integrated systems.

Governance & Oversight

• Provide technical leadership and architectural governance across project teams, development squads, and system integrators.
• Conduct architecture reviews and design approvals for all significant changes to the HR and Finance application portfolio.
• Establish and enforce design patterns and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate technical debt, security vulnerabilities, and architectural risks.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT leadership to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Communicate complex architectural concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide senior developers and technical leads across project teams.
• Engage with Oracle product teams and external vendors to influence roadmap alignment.

Qualifications

About You

• You must have Oracle Fusion Fast Formulas, BIP/OTBI reporting, HDL/HSDL data loading.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure‑as‑code.
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform, automation pipelines, and Git.
• Strong understanding of OCI monitoring, logging, troubleshooting, and cost management.
• Advise and participate in Disaster Recovery Planning and Execution.
• Knowledge of GDPR, SOX, and data privacy frameworks as they apply to HR and Finance systems.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex solutions on multiple platforms.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with LINUX and Windows Oss.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Projects, SharePoint, TEAMS.

Functional

• Strong understanding of HR processes: Hire‑to‑Retire, Payroll, Talent Management, Workforce Planning.
• Strong understanding of Finance processes: Record‑to‑Report, Procure‑to‑Pay, Order‑to‑Cash, Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Strong understanding of Oracle Fusion architecture, data model, and security model.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with the ability to think strategically and translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multinational, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead without direct authority.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus.

Must Have Skills

• Oracle Fusion certifications (HCM, ERP, OIC, and OCI).
• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification.
• Experience in financial services, asset management, or fund administration industries.
• Exposure to AI/ML capabilities within Oracle Fusion (e.g., Oracle Digital Assistant, Adaptive Intelligence).
• Experience with Oracle Guided Learning or similar digital adoption platforms.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline (preferred).

Salary Range

CAD $105,000-135,000

• This posting is not for an existing vacancy; we are building a candidate pool for future opportunities.

Our Benefits

Your well‑being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.