Oracle OCI cloud engineer

Title: Oracle OCI cloud engineer
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)
Duration: Long term

 

Required Skills:

•             10+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and related technologies:

•             Oracle Application Express 18 and higher(APEX)

•             Oracle Rest Data Services 22 and higher (ORDS)

•             Oracle WebLogic Server 14(both fusion middleware and weblogic suite)

•             Oracle Database 19c and 26ai

•             Container Database (CDB) and Pluggable Database (PDB)

•             Experience with upgrading Oracle Database from 19c to 26ai

•             Proficiency in Linux/Unix, including shell scripting

•             PDB cloning

•             RMAN and backup/recovery procedures

•             WebLogic administration(patching/maintenance)

•             Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) 24ai

•             PSU Patching oracle db using Fleet Management Tool

•             Experience with DBaaS in OCI

•             Proficiency in Gitlab and Ansible scripting

•             Oracle dataguard

 

Additional Requirements:

•             Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and architecture

•             Ability to design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions

•             Experience with Oracle OEM Cloud Control for monitoring and management

•             Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

•             Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript

•             In-depth knowledge of database security best practices

•             Expertise in performance tuning and optimization

•             Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

•             Strong communication and collaboration abilities

•             Ability to provide 24/7 support and troubleshoot critical issues

 

Desirable Skills:

•             Certification in Oracle technologies such as OCIP, OCP, or OCE

•             Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI

•             Understanding of microservices architecture and API integration

 

Responsibilities:

•             Design and manage Oracle OCI environments, including database, middleware, and infrastructure components

•             Develop and maintain Oracle APEX applications and ORDS services

•             Configure and administer Oracle WebLogic Server and related technologies

•             Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and conversions

•             Implement and manage backup, recovery, and replication strategies using RMAN and other tools

•             Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and data protection

•             Monitor and optimize database performance, implementing tuning recommendations

•             Implement and automate routine tasks using shell scripting and tools like Ansible

•             Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure seamless application deployment

•             Proactively identify and resolve potential issues, providing timely support

•             Document and train on best practices for Oracle OCI environment management