Position overview / Statement of Work

We are seeking an experienced Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) DBA to lead the planning of an upgrade from Oracle EBS 12.1 to 12.2. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle Database Administration, EBS architecture, and upgrade methodologies. This role involves analyzing the existing environment, the ability to clone the system with standard EBS tool and designing an upgrade strategy that will ensure post-upgrade stability and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan for Oracle EBS from 12.1 to the latest subversion of 12.2, including risk assessment and rollback strategies.

• Perform technical analysis, impact assessment, and design pre-upgrade validation to ensure a smooth transition.

• Determine impact to basis2 customer information/water billing system and factor into upgrade plan.

• Plan installation and configuration of Oracle EBS 12.2, including WebLogic, Fusion Middleware, and Online Patching (ADOP).

• Define optimization of the Oracle Database (if required) in alignment with EBS 12.2 compatibility.

• In collaboration with the Basis2 custom module's vendor, define code customizations and retrofitting as needed to ensure compatibility with 12.2.

• Design cloning, backup, and recovery processes to safeguard data during the upgrade.

• Create plan for troubleshooting and resolving performance, patching, and configuration issues post-upgrade.

• Work closely with functional consultants, developers, and business users to develop a comprehensive plan that ensures minimal disruption to business operations. The plan to include detailed technical choices (source constraints, target Database, target Operating System) and a feasibility assessment thereof.

• Conduct training and documentation for internal teams on new features and best practices.