Oracle DB Migration Lead (Manager) Job Description
Role Overview :
Oracle Database Specialist is responsible database migration across Data Center and cloud platforms (AWS to AWS, Azure to Azure, and DC-to-DC). The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Oracle Exadata and Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer (ExaCC) environments, including backup / recovery, replication, and monitoring with strong leadership and project management skills to ensure successful migrations, minimal downtime, and seamless delivery across all phases of the program.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the end-to-end migration lifecycle across assessment, planning, execution, validation, and post-migration optimization.
- Define and drive migration strategy, methodologies, and best practices (zero / near-zero downtime, HA / DR).
- Plan, design, and execute Oracle database migrations across :
a. Data Center-to-Data Center
b. AWS-to-AWS cloud setups
c. Azure-to-Azure cloud setups
Oracle Exadata (Exadata to Exadata, Exadata to ExaCC)Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer (ExaCC) environmentsPerform end-to-end database backup and recovery using :a. Rubrik for backup orchestration and recovery
b. RMAN (Recovery Manager) for backup / restore operations, incremental (delta) syncs, and PITR (Point-in-Time Recovery)
Implement delta data synchronization strategies for near-zero downtime migration.Use Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for :a. Database performance monitoring
b. Health checks and proactive alerting
c. Migration tracking and validation
Execute data purging and archival strategies to optimize database size and performance pre / post-migration.Collaborate with cloud architects, infrastructure teams, and application owners to ensure smooth migration with minimal business disruption.Document migration runbooks, rollback procedures, and knowledge transfer.Must-Have Skills :
12+ years of Oracle Database experience, with 5+ years in leadership / managerial roles overseeing database migration programs.Proven track record of managing large-scale Oracle migrations in multi-cloud, Exadata, and ExaCC environments.Strong experience with :a. Oracle Exadata administration, migration, and performance tuning
b. Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer (ExaCC) implementation and management
c. Oracle Data Guard setup, switchover, failover, and role transitions
d. Rubrik for backup, restore, and DR integration
e. RMAN for backup / recovery, delta sync, cloning, and duplication
f. OEM (Oracle Enterprise Manager) for monitoring and migration validation
Hands-on experience with cloud-native database solutions in AWS (RDS, EC2, S3) and Azure (Azure SQL, Blob Storage, Recovery Vaults).Experience in data purging, retention policies, and compliance for regulated environments.Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and problem-resolution skills, particularly in Exadata / ExaCC environments.Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.Nice-to-Have Skills :
Knowledge of GoldenGate for real-time replication.Familiarity with Terraform / Ansible for IaC-based DB provisioning.Experience in hybrid migration scenarios (on-prem to Exadata, Exadata to ExaCC, ExaCC to cloud).Exposure to DevOps pipelines for automated DB deployment.(ref : hirist.tech)