Senior Data Architect/OCI Migration Lead

About StatusNeo:

StatusNeo is a global AI-native transformation firm helping enterprises design, engineer, and govern AI-led systems with trust at the core.
We work with global enterprises across BFSI, retail, healthcare, airlines, and platform-driven industries to transform how software is built, operated, and scaled in an AI-first world.
Our work is anchored in Authentic AI™ — an approach that treats AI not as a feature or experiment, but as a continuously evolving system that must be engineered with intent, accountability, and governance.
At StatusNeo, we don’t just talk about AI transformation.
We build it — across engineering platforms, AI-native SDLC, agentic systems, and enterprise operating models.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Data Architect /
OCI Migration Lead to drive the successful execution of a large-scale data
platform migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This is a hands-on
technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in cloud data architectures,
database migration, ETL/ELT optimization, and enterprise data engineering.

The ideal candidate will work closely with the technology
team, providing strategic direction while actively resolving complex technical
challenges, accelerating migration efforts, and establishing best practices for
future-state architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Strategy & Architecture

•  Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the
current Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) data environment to identify
architectural gaps,           migration bottlenecks, and performance constraints.

• Define and implement target-state data
architecture aligned with scalability, performance, security, and operational
excellence.

•  Redesign data models, schemas, and pipeline
architectures to improve efficiency, reduce latency, and enhance overall
platform reliability.

• Develop a phased, low-risk migration roadmap for
the remaining workloads, ensuring minimal business disruption and predictable
delivery.

Hands-on Engineering & Technical Leadership

•  Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
involving data pipelines, database compatibility, synchronization failures, and
cloud infrastructure.

• Optimize SQL queries, ETL/ELT workflows, and
data transformation processes within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure ecosystem.

•  Improve pipeline performance through automation,
orchestration, and infrastructure optimization.

•   Design and implement automated monitoring,
alerting, and observability capabilities to proactively detect failures and
reduce operational risk.

•  Collaborate with engineering teams to establish
coding standards, deployment practices, and operational best practices.

On-Site Collaboration & Delivery Execution

• Work on-site with the Data Engineering team,
serving as the primary technical advisor during the migration program.

•  Lead daily technical triage sessions to resolve
critical blockers, prioritize engineering efforts, and maintain delivery
momentum.

•  Partner with architects, developers,
infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to ensure successful execution
across workstreams.

• Document architecture decisions, migration
patterns, operational procedures, and technical standards to create a
sustainable knowledge base for long-term platform support.

Required Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Data Engineering,
Data Architecture, or Cloud Platform Engineering.

• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale cloud
migration initiatives, preferably involving Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

• Strong expertise in Oracle databases, data
modeling, SQL optimization, and database performance tuning.

• Extensive experience designing and optimizing
ETL/ELT pipelines using modern data integration frameworks.

•  Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture,
distributed data processing, and enterprise integration patterns.

•  Experience implementing monitoring,
observability, and operational automation for cloud-based data platforms.

•  Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving
skills with the ability to resolve complex production issues.

•  Strong communication and stakeholder management
skills, with experience working directly with executive and engineering
leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

•   Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
certification(s).

•  Experience with Oracle Autonomous Database,
Oracle Data Integrator (ODI), Oracle GoldenGate, or Oracle Integration Cloud.

•  Experience with modern data orchestration
platforms such as Apache Airflow or similar workflow engines.

•   Familiarity with DevOps practices,
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud automation.

•  Experience working in highly regulated
enterprise environments.

Key Competencies

•  Enterprise Data Architecture

•  Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

•  Cloud Migration Strategy

•   Database Performance Optimization

•   ELT Engineering

•  Data Pipeline Modernization

•  Root Cause Analysis

•  Technical Leadership

•  Cross-Functional Collaboration

•   Documentation & Knowledge Transfer