Senior Oracle DBA/Migration Expert

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
No Travel Required

Skills

Oracle
OCI
Oracle Cloud
PeopleSoft
Migration
Oracle GoldenGate

Job Details

We are seeking an Oracle DBA Specialist will be responsible for planning, executing, and validating the migration of PeopleSoft databases and related components to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This role ensures data integrity, performance, and availability throughout the migration process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess current PeopleSoft database environment, including schemas, customizations, and integrations, to define migration strategy.
  • Perform database migrations to OCI using appropriate methods (e.g., RMAN, Data Pump, GoldenGate, or other tools), ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Configure and optimize OCI database services (Autonomous Database, Exadata Cloud Service, or VM-based DB instances) for performance, scalability, and high availability.
  • Conduct database tuning, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization to enhance PeopleSoft performance post-migration.
  • Implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies aligned with agency requirements.
  • Collaborate with OCI Cloud Architect, PeopleSoft Technical Lead, and Testing Lead to ensure successful migration and system validation.
  • Develop migration documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures for ongoing database management.
  • Support post-migration monitoring, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer to agency IT staff.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • 5+ years of database administration experience, with hands-on experience in Oracle Database in both on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Proven experience in database migrations to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
  • Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft database architecture, including integration with Application Server and Web Server tiers.
  • Experience with performance tuning, capacity planning, and backup/recovery in large-scale enterprise environments.
  • Familiarity with cloud monitoring, security, and high availability best practices.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
  • Excellent collaboration skills for working with cross-functional technical and business teams.

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