Oracle OCI Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer for a long-term contract engagement. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in managing complex cloud environments, handling database upgrades, and ensuring high availability and disaster recovery., * Infrastructure Management: Design, configure, and manage Oracle OCI environments, including database, middleware, and core infrastructure components.

• Application & Middleware Support: Develop and maintain Oracle APEX (18+) applications and ORDS (22+) services. Administer, patch, and maintain Oracle WebLogic Server 14 (Fusion Middleware and WebLogic Suite).
• Database Administration: Plan and execute complex database upgrades, migrations, and conversions (specifically upgrading Oracle Databases from 19c to 26ai). Manage Container Databases (CDB) and Pluggable Databases (PDB), including PDB cloning.
• Data Protection & Recovery: Implement and manage robust backup, recovery, and replication strategies using RMAN, Data Guard, and other enterprise tools. Ensure high availability and comprehensive disaster recovery solutions.
• Automation & Performance: Optimize database performance, implement tuning recommendations, and automate routine tasks using Linux/Unix shell scripting and Ansible. Monitor environments using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) 24ai and manage PSU patching via the Fleet Management Tool.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with development and DevOps teams to ensure seamless application deployment, proactively identify potential environment issues, and provide timely technical support.

• 10+ years of hands-on experience focused on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and enterprise Oracle technologies.
• Deep expertise with Oracle Database 19c and 26ai, CDB/PDB architecture, and upgrading across these versions.
• Strong administrative background with Oracle WebLogic Server 14, Oracle APEX, and ORDS.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments, shell scripting, and infrastructure automation using Ansible and GitLab.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing architecture, database security best practices, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and scripting languages like Python or JavaScript is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications (such as OCIP, OCP, or OCE) and experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI) are a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to troubleshoot critical issues.

Required / Desired Skills

• Oracle grid control to include version 13c (Required 7 Years)
• Oracle weblogic 12c/fusion middleware (Highly Desired 7 Years)
• Oracle apex administration and support (Required 5 Years)
• Oracle db migration from solaris to linux (database 12c/11g) (Required 10 Years)
• Oracle database backup/restore/rman/dataguard (Required 10 Years)
• Oracle performance tuning/database maintenance/management (Required 10 Years)
• On-call production support (Required 10 Years)
• Oracle cloud setup/AWS/Azureadministration (Desired 3 Years)
• Windows/sql server/IIS administration (Highly Desired 5 Years)
• oracle database 19c and above (Required 1 Years)