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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Glen Allen - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Oracle WebLogic Server, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Data as a Services, Oracle Data Guard, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Oracle Application Express, Python (Programming Language), Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Cloud Services, Ansible, Oracle Apex, Recovery Manager (RMAN), Service Pack, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Apex Code, Scripting, Oracle Enterprise Manager, System Availability, Database Optimization, Gitlab, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Api Management, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/oracle-oci-cloud-engineer-glen-allen-va--93c92f6b-f07e-44a6-b15b-49b64b08bebd ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. * 10+ years of hands-on experience administering Oracle technologies in enterprise environments. * Extensive experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and related cloud services. Work Schedule & Support Expectations, Required Technical Skills * Oracle Application Express (APEX) 18.x and higher * Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS) 22.x and higher * Oracle WebLogic Server 14c (Fusion Middleware and WebLogic Suite) * Oracle Database 19c and Oracle Database 26ai * Container Database (CDB) and Pluggable Database (PDB) architectureProven experience upgrading Oracle Database environments from 19c to 26ai. * Strong Linux/Unix administration skills, including Shell scripting. Experience with: * PDB cloning * RMAN backup and recovery * Oracle Data Guard * Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) 24ai * Oracle Fleet Maintenance and PSU patching * Oracle Database as a Service (DBaaS) within OCI * Hands-on experience using GitLab and Ansible for automation and deployment. Preferred Qualifications Strong understanding of cloud architecture and cloud-native design principles. Experience designing and implementing High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions. Experience monitoring Oracle environments using Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control. Familiarity with container technologies such as: Docker Kubernetes Proficiency in Python and JavaScript scripting. Strong understanding of Oracle database security best practices. Experience with database performance tuning and optimization. Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI. Understanding of microservices architecture and API integrations. Preferred Certifications One or more Oracle certifications are highly desirable: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Professional (OCIP) Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) Skills: Automation, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Database Middleware Software, High Availability, On Call, Oracle, Oracle Database, Oracle OCI (Oracle Call Interface), Software Engineering, Software Patches, Technical Analysis, Testing ## Description We are seeking a highly experienced Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer to design, implement, administer, and support enterprise Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across Oracle databases, middleware, OCI services, automation, and cloud architecture while ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance of mission-critical systems. This role requires participation in an on-call support rotation and the ability to provide after-hours and weekend support for planned maintenance, patching, upgrades, deployments, and critical production issues., * Design, implement, and administer Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments. * Manage Oracle databases, middleware, compute, storage, networking, and OCI services. * Develop, deploy, and support Oracle APEX applications and ORDS services. * Configure, administer, patch, and maintain Oracle WebLogic Server environments. * Plan and execute Oracle database upgrades, migrations, and platform conversions. * Implement backup, recovery, cloning, and replication strategies using RMAN and Oracle Data Guard. * Perform Oracle Database PSU patching using Fleet Maintenance * Configure and maintain Container Databases (CDB) and Pluggable Databases (PDB). * Monitor database health, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement tuning recommendations. * Automate administration tasks using Shell scripting, GitLab, and Ansible. * Collaborate with infrastructure, application development, and DevOps teams to support deployments and production operations. * Ensure compliance with Oracle security best practices and organizational standards. * Produce technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer materials. * Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution for critical incidents., Hybrid work schedule: 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. 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