Oracle APPS DBA - Richmond, VA

Title of Position: Oracle OCI cloud engineer – Req ID: 799949

Location: Richmond, VA - Hybrid

Employment: Contract

Rate: $Negotiable

Interview: Web-Cam Interview

Job Description:

Skills:

• oracle database 12c – Required – 6 Years
• oracle database 11g – Required – 10 Years
• 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

Required Skills:

• 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

Additional Requirements:

• 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

Desirable Skills:

• 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

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

About Arthur Grand

Arthur Grand is an IT services firm specializing in Digital Transformation initiatives for Federal, Commercial, State & local customers. Since 2012, Arthur Grand has been successfully supporting and delivering IT services to our customers in the areas of enterprise modernization and transformation with a core focus on emerging technologies including Cloud Solutions (AWS, Azure), Agile Development, Custom Programming, Full Stack Development, DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Web Development, Mobile APP Development, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Financial/ERP System Implementation and Infrastructure Management. Arthur Grand’s culture of delivery excellence, combined with a commitment to bring the best talent to provide services, has earned our company an unparalleled reputation for delivering transformative results.

 We are a minority-owned staff augmentation and technology consulting company

To keep our valued employees, we need to keep them engaged in challenging, interesting work, offer market-relevant benefits, and provide continued opportunities for professional growth. Please send your resume for immediate consideration

If you are interested in the above opportunity, we warmly invite you to join our team.
 

Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)