Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer

About the role

Long‑term contract position for an Oracle OCI Cloud Engineer based in Richmond, VA (hybrid: 3 days on‑site, 2 days remote). The role requires participation in an on‑call rotation, availability for evenings and weekends on‑demand, and the ability to provide after‑hours and weekend support for patching and maintenance activities. The hiring process includes one or two rounds of technical interview followed by a work‑sample (machine) test at VDH HQ lasting about 2 hours.

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

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and related technologies
• Oracle Application Express (APEX) 18 and higher
• Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS) 22 and higher
• Oracle WebLogic Server 14 (both Fusion Middleware and WebLogic Suite)
• Oracle Database 19c and 26ai Container Database (CDB) and Pluggable Database (PDB)
• Experience 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 of Oracle DB using Fleet Management Tool
• Experience with DBaaS in OCI
• Proficiency in GitLab and Ansible scripting
• Oracle Data Guard
• 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