Oracle Cloud Engineer

LingaTech•Richmond, VA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role requires a highly experienced Oracle Cloud Infrastructure professional to design, implement, and support complex database and middleware environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. The position involves hands-on development, administration, and optimization of Oracle technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

Requirements

10 years of experience providing on-call production support in complex Oracle environments
10 years of experience with Oracle Database 11g, including administration and support
10 years of experience in Oracle database backup, recovery, RMAN, and Data Guard implementations
10 years of experience in Oracle database performance tuning, maintenance, and overall management
10 years of experience migrating Oracle databases (11g/12c) from Solaris to Linux environments
7 years of experience with Oracle Grid Control, including version 13c
6 years of experience with Oracle Database 12c administration and support
5 years of experience with Oracle APEX administration and support

Nice To Haves

7 years of experience with Oracle WebLogic 12c / Fusion Middleware
5 years of experience with Windows, SQL Server, and IIS administration
3 years of experience with cloud platform setup and administration, including AWS and/or Azure

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments, including database, middleware, and infrastructure components
Develop, enhance, and support Oracle APEX applications and Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS) integrations
Configure, administer, and maintain Oracle WebLogic Server, including patching and ongoing maintenance
Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and conversions, including upgrades from Oracle 19c to 26ai
Manage container databases (CDB) and pluggable databases (PDB), including PDB cloning activities
Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and replication strategies using RMAN and Oracle Data Guard
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and data protection across all environments
Monitor database health and performance using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) and implement tuning improvements
Automate routine operational tasks using shell scripting, Ansible, and related tools
Perform PSU patching and lifecycle management using Oracle Fleet Management tools
Support and manage DBaaS deployments within OCI environments
Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and application deployments
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, providing timely and effective support, including 24/7 coverage as needed
Implement and enforce database security best practices and compliance standards
Work with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes where applicable
Document system configurations, processes, and best practices, and provide knowledge transfer to internal teams
Proactively identify risks and recommend improvements to enhance system reliability and performance