Senior Oracle Database Engineer (Exadata Migration Specialist)

Lumen Solutions Group, Inc.

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, DNS (Domain Name System), Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Optimization, Database Programming, High Availability, IBM DB2, JDBC (Java Database Connectivity), Microsoft .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, Oracle, Oracle 11i, Oracle DBA (Database Administrator), Oracle Database, Performance Testing, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Power Outages, Production Support, Production Systems, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Software Administration, Software Patches, System Migration, Testing, Validation Testing, Virtual Machine (VM)

LOCATION

Washington, DC

POSTED

30+ days ago

Title: Senior Oracle Database Engineer (Exadata Migration Specialist)
Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Oracle Database Engineer with deep expertise in Oracle Exadata and strong application-side experience to lead large-scale database migrations and support critical production environments. This role requires hands-on involvement across migration planning, execution, and post-production support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end Oracle database migrations from traditional/VM environments to Exadata (on-prem / OCI / Database at Azure)

• Perform cutover planning, execution, and post-migration validation

• Administer and maintain Oracle databases (11g/12c/19c+), including RAC, ASM, Data Guard, patching, backup & recovery

• Monitor and optimize database performance, availability, and reliability

• Support application teams with connectivity validation, performance testing, and troubleshooting

• Ensure smooth production operations, including change management, outage coordination, and escalation handling

• Collaborate cross-functionally with DBA, infrastructure, and application teams

Required Skills & Expertise:

Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata architecture, HA/DR, and performance tuning
Proven experience in Oracle database migrations (VM → Exadata) in enterprise environments
Expertise in Oracle client connectivity (JDBC, ODP.NET, OCI, TNS, DNS-based routing)
Deep understanding of application-to-database interactions
Experience supporting enterprise applications (Pega, middleware, portals, etc.)
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and post-migration validation processes

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in Oracle database engineering, migrations, and production support

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to DB2, MS SQL Server, or other RDBMS

• Strong communication skills with ability to work across technical teams

• Experience in fast-paced, high-availability enterprise environments

About the Company

Lumen Solutions Group, Inc.

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