CSS Lead Cloud Architect Artificial Intelligence

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Cloud Architect with expertise in Artificial Intelligence to design and implement cutting-edge solutions. In this pivotal role, you will establish trusted relationships with clients, guide delivery teams, and drive innovation in cloud technologies. Your ability to navigate complex technical landscapes and deliver exceptional service will ensure success for both the company and its customers. Join a diverse and forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and creativity in cloud solutions, where your contributions will significantly impact business success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a senior architect in cloud and AI solutions.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and recommend solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage cloud and AI solutions for customers.
• Lead delivery teams and provide technical governance.
• Maintain market awareness of emerging technologies.

Skills

Cloud Solutions Delivery

Artificial Intelligence

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Customer-first Attitude

Team Collaboration

Problem Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in AI or Cloud Computing

Tools

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Machine Learning Technologies

DevOps Practices

Job description

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CSS Lead Cloud Architect Artificial Intelligence, Manchester

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Oracle

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Who are we?

The Advanced Service Engineer (ASE) organization in CSS is a global, innovative, open-minded, and diverse team of highly skilled technical engineers. The ASE establishes long-term trusted relationships with Oracle’s key customers, helping them maximize their Oracle Cloud and on-premise investments, innovate faster, and accelerate their business success with solutions for all cloud environments and Artificial Intelligence solutions.

Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Cloud Architect (LCA) with Artificial Intelligence experience who will be responsible for designing, building, and managing best-in-class solutions for our CSS customers:

• Establish trusted relationships with customers
• Be familiar with Oracle Cloud and AI products and solutions
• Assess and analyze customer needs to capture business and industry requirements; translate them into technical architectures aligned with Oracle’s best practices
• Lead CSS’s highly experienced delivery teams by providing technical governance and guidance
• Build relationships with team members, other Oracle teams, and the customers at different levels of the reporting line up to CIO or equivalent business owner
• Be the main contact for new business opportunities by supporting our CSS Services Solutioning team. Assist with scope and LOE definition and provide technical guidance
• Drive innovation by incubating new practices and solutions, including a structured approach to how to adapt them
• Maintain market awareness around existing and emerging technologies
• Apply industry and Oracle best practices, product knowledge, and business acumen
• Ensure that the Oracle Solution Delivery meets customer expectations regarding cost, quality, and manageability
• Provide technical guidance on Oracle cloud and AI solutions to customers and internal teams
• Ensure successful handover from implementation to operations, ensuring the solution fits customer requirements
• Maintain the Oracle Solution to meet customer demands
• Drive your development in Oracle cloud and AI technologies
• Work closely with different CSS teams to ensure successful implementation and operation of mission-critical environments

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a senior architect delivering cloud and AI solutions
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Strong communication skills, capable of interacting with technical and non-technical staff at all levels
• Keen to learn new cloud and AI technologies
• Customer-first attitude
• Team player who strengthens the team
• Technical leadership from sales to delivery for large and complex solutions
• Positive, creative, agile, and innovative mindset (“think out of the box”)
• Ability to analyze and document complex issues and recommend solutions
• Positive influence and motivation skills

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Good knowledge of Oracle cloud solutions (OCI, IaaS, PaaS, Networks)
• Strong knowledge of AI technologies, including Application AI features, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Generative AI
• Knowledge of Applications/SaaS, Databases, Middleware/PaaS services
• Technical knowledge of open-source cloud technologies
• Understanding of cloud security
• Knowledge of cloud-native design solutions
• Experience with automation processes and technologies (DevOps, GitOps)

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage disabled candidates to apply and to inform us of any disabilities in your application. If you disclose a disability, we will involve the appropriate representatives in the recruitment process.