Oracle Middleware Consultant (IC role)

Senior Oracle Middleware Administrator / Consultant Engagement Details Role Type: Independent Contractor / Consultant (not full-time) Duration: Estimated 1+ year Hours: Some overlap with U.S. business hours is preferred; PH Night or Mid Shift may be required Job Overview We are looking for a Senior Oracle Middleware Administrator / Consultant with strong hands-on experience supporting and maintaining Oracle middleware environments. The role will focus on production support, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and maintenance of Oracle SOA and WebLogic environments, including legacy systems. Key Responsibilities Provide Tier 2/3 production support for Oracle middleware environments and applications. Administer, monitor, and maintain Oracle WebLogic Server and Oracle SOA Suite 11g/12c environments. Support Oracle SOA components, including BPM, BPEL, and ADF. Monitor application and middleware environments using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM). Perform log analysis, troubleshoot application and middleware issues, and identify root causes. Conduct performance monitoring and tuning to maintain system stability and reliability. Investigate and resolve production incidents, including complex issues escalated from lower support tiers. Maintain and support legacy Oracle middleware systems and applications. Work with relevant technical teams to diagnose issues and implement appropriate fixes. Document troubleshooting findings, resolutions, and system support procedures. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Oracle SOA Suite 11g/12c. Strong experience administering and supporting Oracle WebLogic Server. Experience with Oracle Database 11g. Hands-on experience with BPM, BPEL, and ADF. Experience using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM). Strong background in production support and application troubleshooting. Experience performing log analysis and root cause analysis. Experience with performance tuning and optimization. Experience providing Tier 3 / escalation support. Experience maintaining and supporting legacy Oracle systems. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.