Urgent - Oracle Forms & Reports Migration Specialist - W2 is Must with

Location:	Davis, CA (Local candidates preferred)
Experience:	10+ years
Engagement:	W2 Only

Position Overview

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 Background

The 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

Linux Environment Build

• 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)

Oracle Forms & Reports 12c Installation

• 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

Database Migration

• 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

Forms & Reports Migration and Validation

• 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)

Client Access & Runtime Validation

• 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

Hardening and Operational Readiness

• Provide post-install OS hardening guidance (SELinux, firewall, services)
• Develop backup and recovery recommendations
• Create patch management guidance
• Conduct knowledge transfer to internal staff

Cutover and Decommissioning Support

• Assist with production cutover planning
• Validate production environment
• Support decommissioning of Windows-based Oracle servers

Required Qualifications

• 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)

Desired Skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Clear technical documentation skills
• Pragmatic, risk-aware approach to legacy systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Key Deliverables

• 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

Success Criteria

• 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

Out of Scope

• 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)

Additional Requirements

• W2 Employment:
• Interview: Face-to-face interview may be required
• Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship