Company Description
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.
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.
As a Principal Oracle Solution Architect, you'll be the strategic authority shaping end-to-end Oracle Cloud ERP solutions for large-scale customers.
This is a role for a T-shaped leader: deep in Finance and/or PPM, broad across Procurement, SCM, EPM, Analytics, and beyond—with the vision to architect roadmaps and the credibility to influence at C-suite level.
This role empowers you to:
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
You'll be part of a culture where architects are listened to, recognised, and supported—with access to cutting-edge technology, rapid career progression, and a genuine people-first philosophy.
It's no surprise we've been repeatedly recognised as a Great Place to Work for over a decade, and named among the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland.
Qualifications
About You — Expertise & Mindset
You will bring:
* 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
Additional Information
Why Version 1?
* 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.
Benefits include:
* Quarterly performance-related profit share
* Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
* Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover
* Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running
This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.
Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM)
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We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers
Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly