Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer

Mbi Llc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider based in Richmond, Virginia is seeking an experienced professional to manage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of hands-on experience with OCI, Oracle APEX, and related technologies. Responsibilities include developing applications, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery, and collaborating with teams for seamless deployments. Strong linux proficiency and relevant Oracle certifications are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and related technologies.
• Proficiency in Oracle APEX and Oracle Rest Data Services.
• Strong understanding of high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Oracle OCI environments, including database and middleware components.
• Develop and maintain Oracle APEX applications.
• Configure and administer Oracle WebLogic Server and related technologies.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery.

Skills

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Oracle Application Express

Oracle Rest Data Services

Oracle WebLogic Server

Oracle Database

Linux/Unix

Gitlab

Ansible

Education

Certification in Oracle technologies (OCIP, OCP, OCE)

Job description

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with DBaaS in OCI
• Proficiency in Gitlab and Ansible scripting

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
• 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
• 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