Senior Cloud Architect – HPC/GPU & AI Platform Solutions

Design and deploy secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Architect and implement Kubernetes-based platforms for containerised applications and services. Develop reusable Terraform modules and automated deployment workflows for infrastructure provisioning and lifecycle management. Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Linux-based environments used for cloud-native workloads. Create and maintain shell scripts and lightweight automation to improve deployment, operations, and support processes. Advise customers on cloud architecture, migration, security, reliability, and operational best practices. Deliver customer workshops, architecture reviews, technical presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on enablement sessions. Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Support, and Sales teams to resolve technical challenges and share customer feedback. Develop reusable technical assets, including solution architectures, Terraform examples, deployment guides, demonstrations, and reference implementations. Support integrations with technology partners and third-party tools to deliver complete customer solutions. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience). Professional Experience 4+ years of experience in solution architecture, technical consulting, pre-sales, cloud engineering, platform engineering, or a related customer-facing technical role. Hands-on experience designing and implementing cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, or Linux-based solutions for customers or internal stakeholders. Experience communicating technical recommendations to engineering teams, operations teams, and business stakeholders. Technical Qualifications Candidates should demonstrate practical experience in the following core areas: Kubernetes architecture, deployment, administration, and troubleshooting. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or another leading public cloud platform. Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, including reusable modules and environment management. Linux administration and shell scripting using Bash or a comparable shell. Containers, container registries, and cloud-native application deployment patterns. Cloud networking, identity and access management, security, and load balancing fundamentals. Observability, monitoring, logging, and operational troubleshooting. CI/CD practices and automation for infrastructure and platform changes. Cloud architecture principles covering scalability, reliability, resilience, and cost awareness. Working knowledge of Python or another scripting language for automation is beneficial. Required Skills Core Cloud & Platform Skills Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or a comparable public cloud platform Cloud architecture and solution design Kubernetes Linux administration Shell scripting, especially Bash Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Containers and container orchestration Cloud networking, IAM, security, and migration fundamentals Nice-to-Have Experience High Performance Computing (HPC) concepts GPU infrastructure and accelerated computing AI/ML platform infrastructure Large Language Model (LLM) deployment or inference services Agentic AI concepts and supporting platform requirements HPC schedulers such as Slurm or PBS RDMA, InfiniBand, or other high-performance networking technologies Distributed or parallel file systems Operating Systems & Automation Linux Bash and shell scripting Python Terraform modules and automation workflows CI/CD and infrastructure automation Kubernetes & Platform Engineering Kubernetes cluster architecture and administration Containers and image management Helm or comparable Kubernetes packaging tools Kubernetes networking, ingress, and service exposure Monitoring, logging, and observability Platform security, identity, and access controls Production troubleshooting and lifecycle management Customer & Consulting Solution Architecture Technical Consulting Pre-Sales Technical presentations Customer Workshops Technical Enablement Cloud modernisation strategy Cloud Adoption Soft Skills Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong stakeholder management. Customer-first mindset. Analytical problem-solving. Cross-functional collaboration. Sound technical judgement. Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for business audiences. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Relevant Kubernetes certification or substantial hands-on Kubernetes experience. Experience supporting production Linux and container platforms. Experience creating reusable Terraform modules, scripts, technical documentation, or open-source contributions. Oracle Cloud certifications or equivalent certifications from AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Exposure to HPC, GPU, AI/ML, LLM, or Agentic AI solutions is advantageous but not required. Languages English (Required) Additional European language(s) would be advantageous. Success Profile The ideal candidate will: Combine strong hands-on technical skills with effective customer engagement. Be passionate about Kubernetes, Linux, automation, and cloud-native technologies. Translate customer requirements into practical, secure, and supportable cloud architectures. Drive successful adoption of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure through high-quality solution design and delivery. Thrive in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment while collaborating across multiple Oracle organisations.