Oracle Data Base Architect - Oracle RAC to AWS Migration Expert

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Job Title: Oracle Data Base Architect - Oracle RAC to AWS Migration Expert

Location: Redwood City, SFO - 2-3 Days Onsite

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Oracle RAC Architect to design, implement, and maintain high-availability database solutions using Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC). The ideal candidate will lead complex database architecture initiatives and provide technical leadership in a mission-critical environment.. .

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design and implement Oracle RAC, Oracle Exadata architectures that ensure high availability, scalability, and optimal performance across multiple nodes and clusters
• Develop technical specifications, architectural diagrams, and documentation for Oracle RAC implementations and migrations
• Lead capacity planning initiatives and provide recommendations for hardware and software requirements
• Establish best practices for Oracle RAC, Exadata administration, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to database administrators and development teams
• Perform complex troubleshooting of RAC-related issues and implement preventive measures
• Create and maintain automation scripts for RAC deployment, maintenance, and monitoring
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure database architectures align with business requirements
• Conduct regular health checks and performance tuning of RAC environments
• Lead database upgrade and migration projects while ensuring minimal downtime

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a rapidly rising, global technology innovator whose platforms and services are engaged by Fortune 1000 companies and industry leaders such as Microsoft & Amazon.
• Immerse yourself in a culture where creativity is celebrated and encouraged.
• Engage in thrilling projects and opportunities for your professional growth.
• Contribute to our quest to redefine the industry.
• Competitive compensation and benefits with occasional distinctive benefits that set us apart.

Who you are:

• Minimum 12+ years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator with at least 5 years of hands-on Oracle RAC experience
• Oracle Certified Master (OCM) or equivalent advanced Oracle certifications
• Expert knowledge of Oracle RAC 12c/19c/21c architecture, Grid Infrastructure, and ASM
• Strong experience with Oracle Data Guard, Golden Gate, and other high availability solutions
• Proven experience in performance tuning, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery planning
• Advanced knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems and shell scripting
• Experience with automation tools and infrastructure as code principles
• Strong understanding of storage systems, networking, and cluster technologies
• Technical Experience in the following areas.
• Oracle RAC 12c/19c/21c
• Grid Infrastructure and ASM
• Oracle Data Guard
• Oracle GoldenGate
• Oracle Exadata
• Linux/Unix Administration
• Shell Scripting (Bash, Python)
• SQL and PL/SQL
• Network and Storage Technologies
• Infrastructure Automation Tools
• Performance Monitoring and Tuning Tools
• DB migration Tools XTTS, Golden Gate, AWS DMS, SCT, Datapump, Backup restore methods.
• Preferred Skills .
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI) and cloud-based RAC deployments and migrations, specifically on AWS.
• Knowledge of container technologies and microservices architectures
• Experience with monitoring tools like Oracle Enterprise Manager, Prometheus, or Grafana
• Background in implementing Oracle Exadata or other engineered systems
• Experience with database security and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Note:

Resource Requirement Oracle RAC to AWS Migration Expert (14+ Years Experience)

Sourcing is for a senior Oracle DBA consultant with deep expertise in Oracle RAC and proven experience in migrating Oracle workloads to AWS. Please review the detailed role expectations below and share only relevant profiles matching the criteria.

Key Skills & Requirements:

1. Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters):

• Hands-on experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting RAC environments.

• Strong knowledge of high availability, clustering, and scalability.

1. AWS Migration Experience (RAC to AWS):

• Proven track record of migrating Oracle RAC databases to AWS.

• Hands-on with AWS DMS, SCT, RMAN, DataPump, etc.

• Solid understanding of Oracle on AWS (EC2, RDS, Aurora, storage, backup strategies).

1. Oracle DBA Fundamentals:

• Strong in Oracle architecture, performance tuning, patching, and recovery.

• Experience managing large and complex Oracle environments independently.

1. Architecture & Design (Nice to Have / Strong Plus):

• Experience designing on-prem to cloud migration strategies.

• Exposure to high availability, disaster recovery planning on AWS.

Must-Have Skills:

• Oracle DBA with RAC hands-on experience in at least the last two projects
• Exadata design and development
• AWS DMS, SCT
• High Availability Oracle DataGuard
• Experience working on other Data Base technologies like SQL Server, MYSQL

Please Avoid:

• Candidates with only generic AWS exposure and no hands-on Oracle-to-AWS migration work.
• DBAs without real-world RAC implementation experience.
• Profiles limited to AWS support, not actual migration.

Experience Required:

Minimum 14+ years of relevant experience.

Kindly ensure profiles meet the above criteria before submission. Looking forward to your support in identifying quality candidates