Job Description

Hi Team,

We have 2 immediate roles with sales time to the client tomorrow.

We are in need of an Oracle Dba who has done migration to AWS. Extensive experience with AWS is needed.

We also have an AWS Migration Engineer (Oracle AWS) role.

Job Title: Oracle DBA (AWS Migration Support)

LexisNexis

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid strongly preferred) | Potentially Remote

Overview

We are seeking a hands on Oracle DBA to support a major on prem to AWS cloud migration. This role will focus on database performance, monitoring, tuning, and operational support , working closely with the AWS Migration Engineer who owns AWS DMS and the migration execution.

This role will also support Shepard , a critical legal research product used by attorneys to validate case law. Nothing is currently in the cloud, making this an opportunity to play a foundational role in a cloud first transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Oracle DBA support throughout a large scale migration initiative
• Focus on:
  • Database performance monitoring and tuning
  • Capacity planning and performance benchmarking
• Create and manage:
  • Database schemas
  • Configuration changes
  • User roles and permissions
• Generate and analyze AWR reports and other performance diagnostics
• Perform ad hoc DBA work as needed to support migration and stabilization
• Partner closely with:
  • The AWS Migration Engineer (DMS owner)
  • An existing DBA focused on data modeling and domain expertise
• Establish performance baselines pre migration and validate improvements post migration
• Support troubleshooting during migration testing, cutovers, and post go live

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands on experience as an Oracle DBA (Oracle 19c preferred)
• Deep expertise in:
  • Performance tuning and monitoring
  • AWR reports
  • Schema management and configuration changes
• Experience supporting large databases (multi terabyte scale)
• Familiarity with on prem Oracle environments and readiness to support cloud migration efforts
• Ability to collaborate closely with engineers and application teams

Nice to Have

• Exposure to AWS environments (even if Oracle is still on prem today)
• Experience supporting or partnering on database migrations
• Basic scripting or coding experience (Python, SQL, shell scripting, etc.)

b Title: AWS Migration Engineer (Oracle AWS)

LexisNexis

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid preferred)

Engagement: 6 month contract to hire

Overview

We are seeking an experienced AWS Migration Engineer to lead a large scale Oracle database migration from on premises infrastructure to AWS. This role will own the end to end database migration effort using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and partner closely with multiple Java application teams to ensure application compatibility, performance, and smooth cutover.

This migration supports Shepard , a flagship LexisNexis product used by attorneys to verify whether case law remains valid. The current environment is fully legacy/on prem, and this initiative is focused on improving performance, scalability, and enabling faster feature development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own the Oracle 19c on prem to Oracle on AWS migration strategy and execution
• Design and implement migration using AWS DMS , including:
  • Schema conversion
  • Full loads and ongoing replication
  • Validation and reconciliation
• Plan and execute cutover strategies to minimize downtime for a ~16 TB database
• Partner closely with Java application teams to:
  • Ensure schema and data compatibility
  • Address performance, latency, and dependency considerations
• Configure and manage AWS infrastructure components:
  • EC2 , RDS for Oracle
  • IAM, networking, and security as required for migration
• Leverage Oracle tools such as RMAN , Data Pump , and Data Guard where appropriate
• Build and maintain AWS Lambda functions to support migration workflows and automation
• Take ownership of a migration effort that has had initial POCs completed and drive it through production readiness
• Document architecture, migration plans, and operational procedures

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading large scale database migrations (terabyte level) from on prem to AWS
• Strong hands on experience with:
  • AWS DMS
  • Oracle 19c
  • RMAN, Data Pump, Data Guard
• Experience migrating Oracle Oracle (non OCI model)
• Solid understanding of AWS services, especially EC2 , RDS , and Lambda
• Proven ability to collaborate across engineering teams, especially application developers
• Experience taking ownership of complex migrations from planning through execution

Nice to Have

• Prior experience modernizing legacy systems
• Performance tuning experience during or post migration
• Experience working in highly regulated or mission critical data environment

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