Urgent - Oracle Forms & Reports Migration Specialist - W2 is Must with
Davis, CA, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Cognitive Minds LLC
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Job Details
Skills
- Oracle Forms & Reports 10g
Summary
| Location: | Davis, CA (Local candidates preferred) |
| Experience: | 10+ years |
| Engagement: | W2 Only
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We are seeking an experienced Oracle Forms & Reports Migration Specialist to lead a critical infrastructure modernization initiative. This role involves migrating a legacy Oracle Forms & Reports 10g environment from end-of-life Windows servers to a modern, supported Linux-based Oracle Forms & Reports 12c architecture. The successful candidate will design, build, migrate, and validate the new environment while ensuring functional parity and enabling the complete decommissioning of legacy Windows-based Oracle servers.
Project BackgroundThe current environment includes Oracle Forms & Reports 10g running on Oracle Application Server 10g, hosted on VMware-virtualized Windows Server 2003 R2 and 2008. Supporting databases include Oracle 10g and 11gR2. Due to end-of-life operating systems presenting unacceptable operational and security risks, the organization has mandated a complete platform exit to Linux (RHEL 7.9) with upgraded Oracle Forms & Reports 12c and database migration to Oracle 12c or 19c.
Key Responsibilities Architecture & Planning- Conduct comprehensive review of current Oracle Forms, Reports, and database environment
- Identify version-specific upgrade considerations and dependencies
- Define target-state architecture encompassing application tier, database tier, and client access
- Recommend optimal Oracle Database target version (12c vs 19c) based on environment requirements
- Produce detailed migration plan and cutover approach
- Validate RHEL 7.9 baseline suitability for Oracle Forms & Reports 12c
- Define and configure required OS packages, libraries (including 32-bit/X11), and kernel parameters
- Configure Oracle user accounts, directory structures, and permissions
- Install and configure Oracle JDK 8 (pinned version)
- Install Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure 12c
- Install Oracle Forms & Reports 12c and apply latest recommended bundle patches
- Configure Forms & Reports domain
- Configure WebLogic Admin and managed servers for Forms and Reports
- Design database migration approach (export/import, RMAN, Data Pump, or upgrade)
- Migrate Oracle 10g and 11gR2 databases (including Data Guard if applicable)
- Validate schema integrity, stored procedures, and Forms connectivity
- Compile and migrate Forms modules from 10g to 12c
- Resolve compilation warnings and runtime issues
- Validate Reports output, formatting, and fonts
- Configure Forms servlet and runtime parameters
- Validate Forms launch via Java Web Start (JNLP)
- Validate Forms client launch using Java Web Start
- Define supported client Java versions
- Address certificate, security prompt, and trust issues
- Validate browser-based launch workflow
- Provide post-install OS hardening guidance (SELinux, firewall, services)
- Develop backup and recovery recommendations
- Create patch management guidance
- Conduct knowledge transfer to internal staff
- Assist with production cutover planning
- Validate production environment
- Support decommissioning of Windows-based Oracle servers
- Mandatory: Verifiable experience with Oracle Forms & Reports migration (10g to 11g/12c)
- Mandatory: Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Middleware 12c (Forms & Reports)
- Mandatory: Oracle Database administration and migration expertise (10g/11g to 12c/19c)
- Mandatory: Linux administration experience (RHEL 7 preferred)
- Mandatory: Prior Windows-to-Linux Oracle migrations (verifiable reference required)
- Experience with Java Web Start (JNLP) for Oracle Forms deployment
- Familiarity with Oracle patching (OPatch, bundle patches)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Clear technical documentation skills
- Pragmatic, risk-aware approach to legacy systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Target-state architecture documentation (high-level)
- Migration plan and cutover strategy
- RHEL 7.9 build and configuration checklist
- Installed and patched Oracle Forms & Reports 12c environment
- Migrated and validated Oracle databases
- Forms & Reports functional validation results
- Knowledge transfer session and handoff documentation
- Oracle Forms & Reports 12c running on RHEL 7.9
- Databases running on Linux (12c or 19c)
- Forms client launch validated using Java Web Start
- Functional parity with existing Forms and Reports
- Windows-based Oracle servers fully decommissioned or retired
- Environment accepted by internal stakeholders
- Migration or remediation of Java Struts or other custom web applications
- Application rewrites or functional enhancements
- End-user training beyond technical validation
- Ongoing managed services after project completion
- Oracle licensing procurement or contract negotiation (advisory only)
- W2 Employment:
- Interview: Face-to-face interview may be required
- Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship
- Dice Id: 91124183
- Position Id: 2026-53
- Posted 3 hours ago
Company Info
About Cognitive Minds LLC
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