OCI Engineer

Stellar Professionals; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Professionals in Richmond, VA seeks an experienced Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer to manage, optimize, and modernize high-availability enterprise environments. Hybrid arrangement: 3 days onsite, 2 remote; EST shift; after-hours and on-call rotation.

You will design and maintain OCI infrastructure, databases and WebLogic middleware, perform upgrades and migrations, and automate deployments with Ansible and GitLab CI/CD. Strong scripting and DevOps experience required; 24/7 production support.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in Oracle DB and HA architectures.
• Experience upgrading Oracle DB (19c/26ai) and migrations from Solaris to Linux.
• Proficient in OCI Infrastructure and DBaaS in OCI.
• Automation via Ansible and GitLab CI/CD; strong scripting in Bash, Python, JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain OCI infrastructure, databases, and WebLogic middleware.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and patch management.
• Implement automated deployment/maintenance scripts using Ansible and GitLab.
• Monitor performance, tune databases, and lead DR/HA strategies.
• Provide 24/7 production support and resolve critical issues.

Skills

Oracle DB

Upgrades & Migrations

Disaster Recovery & Backup

OCI Infrastructure

Middleware & Apps

Scripting: Bash/Linux

Python

JavaScript

DevOps Tools: Ansible

CI/CD: GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

GitLab CI/CD

OEM 24ai

Grid Control 13c

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer to manage, optimize, and modernize high-availability enterprise environments.

Position Overview

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days Onsite / 2 days Remote)
• Location: Richmond, VA
• Shift: EST (Includes after-hours, weekend maintenance, and on-call rotation)
• Interview Process: 1 2 Technical Webcam/In-Person interviews + a 2-hour hands-on work sample test at HQ.

Key Technical Skills Required

Database & High Availability (10+ Years)

• Oracle DB: 19c & 26ai (CDB/PDB architecture, PDB cloning)
• Upgrades & Migrations: Upgrading 19c 26ai, Solaris to Linux migrations
• Disaster Recovery & Backup: RMAN, Data Guard, High Availability (HA) design

Cloud, Middleware & Management

• OCI Infrastructure: DBaaS in OCI, OEM 24ai / Grid Control 13c, PSU patching via Fleet Management
• Middleware & Apps: Oracle APEX (18+), ORDS, WebLogic Server 14 / Fusion Middleware

Automation & DevOps

• Scripting: Linux Shell scripting, Python, JavaScript
• DevOps Tools: Ansible, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain OCI infrastructure, databases, and WebLogic middleware.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and patch management.
• Implement automated deployment and maintenance scripts using Ansible and GitLab.
• Monitor performance and handle database tuning, security, and DR/HA strategies.
• Provide 24/7 production support and resolve critical system issues.