Full-Time

Oracle Cloud Architect

Posted on 3/26/2026

Beacon Software

Beacon Software

51-200 employees

Acquires and holds niche vertical SaaS

No salary listed

Remote in Canada

Remote

100% remote environment.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Computer Networking
Docker
Oracle
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in Oracle Database Administration and Systems Engineering.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Oracle 19c, Multitenancy, Oracle Application Express (Oracle APEX), and legacy Oracle Forms/Reports.
  • Proven experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), specifically Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), Load Balancers, and Cloud Storage.
  • Advanced administration of Oracle Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) and Windows Server environments.
  • Deep understanding of networking protocols, firewall management, and IPSec VPN setup.
  • Prior experience supporting or integrating large-scale enterprise resource planning systems is highly preferred.
  • Ability to operate independently in a 100% remote environment while maintaining high visibility.
  • Comfortable translating complex technical requirements for business stakeholders and customers.
  • Shift-focus from maintenance to optimization, identifying ways to reduce complexity through automation and standardization.
Responsibilities
  • Multi-tenant Architecture: Manage and optimize a sophisticated Multi-tenant (CDB/PDB) environment. Use containerized databases on single instances to maximize resource utilization and simplify administration.
  • Oracle 19c Oversight: Act as the primary authority for Oracle 19c databases, including patching, performance tuning, and PL/SQL optimization.
  • Cloud Migration & Standardization: Drive the final stages of client migrations from on-premises to OCI, ensuring all environments adhere to uniform Oracle Linux and application server versions.
  • Network Engineering: Manage internal firewalls and secure client connectivity via VPN tunnels and IPSec configurations to OCI.
  • Hybrid Environment Management: Maintain high availability for the remaining in-house servers while scaling SDC’s proprietary cloud infrastructure.
  • Business Continuity: Own the Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy, leveraging Oracle native replication technologies across separate data centers to ensure zero-data-loss for major clients.
  • Technical Customizations: Collaborate directly with customers to implement complex software customizations and interfaces.
Desired Qualifications
  • None

Beacon Software acquires stable, profitable vertical-market software companies serving Main Street and holds them indefinitely. It keeps each company independent while offering a centralized platform with playbooks for engineering, sales, and marketing, plus shared AI resources and a dedicated operating partner to drive growth. It differs from traditional private equity by prioritizing long-term ownership, preserving each company’s identity and customer relationships, and leveraging centralized tools to scale niche businesses. The goal is durable, growing software companies that create lasting value for employees, customers, and the communities they serve through centralized expertise and AI.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$475M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2024

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What believers are saying

  • Dozens of acquisitions create a growing platform for cross-portfolio leverage.
  • E2E Soccer plus PowerUp Sports builds a defensible Canadian soccer stack.
  • $250 million Series B funds continued acquisitions and AI infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • Small vertical SaaS acquisitions expose Beacon to overpaying and weak synergy capture.
  • Brand independence can mask integration failures and customer churn after acquisitions.
  • Dependence on large investors constrains acquisitions if capital markets tighten.

What makes Beacon Software unique

  • Permanent-capital holding company, not a flip-oriented private equity buyer.
  • Targets profitable vertical software businesses serving Main Street operators.
  • Centralized AI, engineering, and go-to-market support preserves company independence.

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Benefits

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Parental Leave

HR/People related benefits calendar mentions

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

0%
Hacker News
Jun 9th, 2026
Techmeme: Beacon Software, which acquires niche software businesses and transforms them with AI, raised a $225M Series C, bringing its total funding to $550M (Sarah Klearman/Wall Street Journal)

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