Oracle Forms Migration Consultant

Somerset Staffing•Davis, CA

About The Position

The organization is seeking an Oracle Forms Migration Consultant to design, build, migrate, and validate a new Linux-based Oracle Forms & Reports 12c environment. This project involves exiting a legacy Oracle Forms & Reports 10g environment hosted on Windows Server, upgrading to Oracle Forms & Reports 12c, migrating to Linux (RHEL 7.9), and modernizing the database platform to Oracle 12c or 19c. The goal is to establish a supported, stable, and secure runtime environment, enabling the decommissioning of all Windows-based Oracle servers. Custom Java Struts web applications are out of scope.

Requirements

Oracle Forms & Reports (10g ? 11g / 12c) migration experience
Oracle Fusion Middleware 12c (Forms & Reports)
Oracle Database administration and migration (10g/11g ? 12c/19c)
Linux administration (RHEL 7 preferred)
Prior Windows-to-Linux Oracle migrations (verifiable)
Experience with Java Web Start (JNLP) for Oracle Forms
Familiarity with Oracle patching (OPatch, bundle patches)
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Clear technical documentation skills
Pragmatic, risk-aware approach to legacy systems

Responsibilities

Review current Oracle Forms, Reports, and database environment.
Identify Forms & Reports version-specific upgrade considerations.
Define target-state architecture (application tier, database tier, client access).
Recommend Oracle DB target version (12c vs 19c).
Identify Linux OS, Java, and library requirements.
Produce a migration plan and cutover approach.
Validate RHEL 7.9 baseline suitability for Oracle Forms & Reports 12c.
Define required OS packages, libraries (including 32-bit/X11), and kernel parameters.
Configure Oracle user accounts, directory structures, and permissions.
Install and configure required Java (Oracle JDK 8, pinned version).
Install Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure 12c.
Install Oracle Forms & Reports 12c.
Apply the latest recommended bundle patches.
Configure Forms & Reports domain.
Configure WebLogic Admin and managed servers for Forms and Reports.
Design database migration approach (export/import, RMAN, Data Pump, or upgrade).
Migrate Oracle 10g databases.
Migrate Oracle 11gR2 databases (including Data Guard if applicable).
Validate schema integrity, stored procedures, and Forms connectivity.
Compile and migrate Forms modules from 10g to 12c.
Resolve compilation warnings and runtime issues.
Validate Reports output, formatting, and fonts.
Configure Forms servlet and runtime parameters.
Validate Forms launch via Java Web Start (JNLP).
Validate Forms client launch using Java Web Start.
Define supported client Java versions.
Address certificate, security prompt, and trust issues.
Validate browser-based launch workflow.
Provide post-install OS hardening guidance (SELinux, firewall, services).
Provide backup and recovery recommendations.
Provide patch management guidance.
Conduct knowledge transfer to internal staff.
Assist with production cutover planning.
Validate production environment.
Support decommissioning of Windows-based Oracle servers.