Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer

We are looking for Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer for our client in Richmond, VA

Job Title: Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer

Job Location: Richmond, VA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Requirement/Must Have:

• 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.

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.

Nice to Have:

• 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.

Skills:

• 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.