Oracle Architect

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. 

About the Role:

Play a key role in modernising and futureproofing Oracle environments. Lead the design and implementation of a new WebLogic domain, architect modular domain structures, and ensure full alignment with Oracle support standards. The role involves decoupling legacy stacks, optimising domain management, and defining a phased upgrade roadmap for critical Oracle components.

As the Oracle Architect, you will:

• Design and implement a new WebLogic 14c + Java 11+ domain, isolated from the existing Forms/Reports stack.
• Architect modular domain structures to enable separate lifecycle management for ORDS/APEX, Forms/Reports, and BI Publisher.
• Validate that product versions align with Oracle’s certification matrix and support timelines.
• Develop an OHS routing strategy to direct /ords, /apex, /forms, /reports, etc., to the correct domain.
• Define a phased roadmap to futureproof the architecture and support upgrades of Forms/Reports without deployment bottlenecks.

Required Skills and Experience

• Deep understanding of WebLogic 12c/14c architecture and domain design.
• Experience deploying and managing ORDS/APEX in clustered and standalone environments.
• Expertise in Oracle Forms/Reports compatibility constraints.
• Strong knowledge of Java 8 vs Java 11/17 lifecycle management in Oracle environments.
• Ability to communicate complex architectural decisions to technical and business stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience in the utilities or regulated sectors (e.g. UK energy).
• Ability to maintain and work within existing standards and scripted environments.
• Familiarity with OHS/Apache routing and SSL/TLS configuration.
• Understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, OUM).

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.  

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.  In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: 

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. 
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.  We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. 
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more…. 

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. 

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.