Principal Oracle Solution Architect

Version 1 Solutions Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks a Principal Oracle Solution Architect to shape strategic transformations. You will lead solution architecture on major projects, engage with executives, and define innovation strategies. The ideal candidate has extensive Oracle Cloud experience and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Join a dynamic team and enjoy strong career progression along with significant training budgets and recognition for achievements.

Benefits

Strong career progression

Significant training budget

Annual Excellence Awards

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering Oracle Cloud solutions.
• Proven multi-country programme leadership.
• Strong understanding of data migration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture on transformation programmes.
• Engage with executives and stakeholders.
• Define target architectures and transformation strategies.

Skills

Designing Oracle Cloud Finance and/or PPM solutions

Leadership of large-scale Oracle programmes

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Education

Accountancy qualification

TOGAF or enterprise architecture certification

Tools

Oracle integration tools (OIC)

OTBI/OAC/FDI reporting

Job description

Join Version 1 as a Principal Oracle Solution Architect - Shape the Future of Enterprise Transformation. If you're an Oracle Cloud expert who thrives on solving complex business challenges and driving real transformation, this is your opportunity to operate at true strategic influence. Version 1 is a recognised powerhouse in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting, trusted by global brands and awarded repeatedly for technical excellence and workplace culture. With over 28 years of delivery success, consistent growth, and strategic partnerships with Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, Red Hat, Snowflake and more, we provide the environment where experts like you can do career‑defining work.

Role Highlights

• Lead solution architecture strategy on major, multi‑country transformation programmes
• Engage directly with executives and senior stakeholders
• Define target architectures and transformation journeys
• Lead data, integration, and reporting strategies
• Guide high‑performing cross‑functional teams
• Drive innovation, process improvement, and value realisation
• Mentor the next generation of Oracle consultants

Benefits

• Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews.
• Significant training budget for certifications and further education.
• Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call‑Out recognition platform celebrating achievement.
• Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey.
• Active ESG & CSR initiatives, allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes.

About You - Expertise & Mindset

• Extensive experience designing and delivering Oracle Cloud Finance and/or PPM solutions.
• Proven leadership of large‑scale, multi‑pillar, multi‑country Oracle programmes.
• Strong understanding of Oracle integration (OIC), OTBI/OAC/FDI reporting, and data migration tools.
• Experience in business process redesign and change management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including C‑suite influence.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to build business cases.
• TOGAF or enterprise architecture certification is beneficial.
• Accountancy qualification desirable.

For over 28 years, Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. We are proud to be recognised as:

• Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 (EMEA) Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications)
• AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA)
• One of the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland (2023)

With 3,500+ people and revenues exceeding €347m/£302m, Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services - and one of the fastest‑growing digital consultancies in Europe.