Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Oracle HCM Solutions Architect to serve as the primary technical advisor and architect for a large enterprise Oracle HCM environment. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep Human Capital Management (HCM) platform expertise with strong problem-solving and consultative skills. The architect will act as the go-to resource for HR, Payroll, and Time Management stakeholders, helping evaluate business challenges, identify technical solutions, and drive adoption of Oracle HCM capabilities. While this is not a hands-on production development role, the ideal candidate must be technically curious and capable of working with APIs, integrations, databases, and platform architecture to investigate issues and validate solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Oracle HCM Platform Leadership
- Serve as the primary architecture and technical advisory resource for the Oracle HCM platform.
- Provide guidance across Core HR, Payroll, Time & Labor, and related HCM capabilities.
- Partner with Product Delivery teams and business leaders to evaluate business needs and recommend scalable solutions.
- Review Oracle roadmap releases and identify opportunities for feature adoption and platform optimization.
Solution Architecture & Governance
- Define and maintain architecture standards, best practices, and governance processes for the HCM ecosystem.
- Lead technical assessments, solution designs, and architectural reviews for new platform capabilities and integrations.
- Collaborate with vendors, architects, and internal technology teams to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
- Contribute to long-term technology roadmaps and strategic planning efforts.
Technical Analysis & Integration Support
- Investigate complex business and technical issues and help identify root causes and solutions.
- Work with APIs, integration points, and data flows to validate functionality and troubleshoot issues.
- Support enterprise integration initiatives, including API Gateway and data platform modernization efforts.
- Partner with teams leveraging technologies such as Oracle Cloud HCM, Databricks, and enterprise API platforms.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Translate technical concepts into business-friendly recommendations.
- Act as a trusted advisor to HR, Payroll, and Product leadership teams.
- Facilitate discussions with cross-functional stakeholders and provide guidance on platform capabilities, enhancements, and roadmap planning.
- Support Agile planning activities, including sprint planning and prioritization discussions.
Continuous Improvement
- Research upcoming Oracle releases and emerging HCM capabilities.
- Conduct proof-of-concepts and evaluate new technologies and integration approaches.
- Share best practices and educate partner teams on platform strategy and capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in enterprise application architecture, solution architecture, or platform architecture roles.
- 5+ years of experience supporting Oracle HCM or similar enterprise HCM platforms.
- Strong understanding of Core HR, Payroll, Time & Labor, and related HCM processes.
- Experience working within Oracle Cloud HCM environments.
- Ability to troubleshoot integrations, work with APIs, query data sources, and perform technical analysis.
- Experience creating technical documentation, architecture standards, and solution designs.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Experience working in Agile environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Oracle HCM integrations and API frameworks.
- Exposure to API Gateway technologies such as Apigee or similar platforms.
- Experience working with Databricks or enterprise data lakehouse environments.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture governance and technology roadmaps.
- Prior experience supporting large-scale HR and Payroll organizations.
What the Hiring Manager Is Looking For
- Deep Oracle HCM platform expertise with the ability to operate independently.
- Strong understanding of HR and Payroll business processes.
- A consultative problem solver who can evaluate issues, investigate technical options, and recommend solutions.
- Someone comfortable getting hands-on with APIs, integrations, and data analysis without being responsible for production development.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to influence both technical teams and business stakeholders.
*Please note: This position is 50% onsite in Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL. Do not apply to this posting if you're not local to either location and willing to work onsite. ***Hourly rate can go up to $85/hr for 1099 candidates***