We are seeking a skilled Oracle Middleware Administrator with strong expertise in Oracle WebLogic Server administration and operations. The role involves managing mission-critical middleware platforms, ensuring high availability, performance optimization, and operational stability of enterprise Java applications.
The candidate will be responsible for installation, configuration, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation of WebLogic environments across development, test, and production landscapes. Ability to facilitate issues with Development and Support. Candidates with Bachelor's degree in computer science / IT / Engineering or equivalent experience are preferred.
Key Responsibilities
WebLogic Administration
- Install, configure, and administer ..Oracle WebLogic Server environments across multiple domains.
- Install, configure, and maintain Oracle WebLogic Server (11g/12c/14c)
- Configure JDBC, JMS, data sources, connection pools, and security realms
Perform WebLogic patching, upgrades, and migration activities - Manage WebLogic clusters, managed servers, node managers, and admin servers.
- Deploy and manage enterprise applications (EAR, WAR, JAR files).
- Configure JDBC data sources, JMS queues, connection pools, and security realms.
- Perform domain configuration, tuning, and lifecycle management.
- Monitor server health, JVM tuning, thread dumps, heap analysis
- Perform performance tuning and capacity planning
- Analyze logs and resolve performance bottlenecks
- Configure clustering, load balancing, failover mechanisms (HA & DR)
- Support DR setup and DR drills
- Configure SSL, certificates & implement weblogic security best practices
- Manage users, roles, and authentication providers (LDAP/AD)
- Experience on supporting Oracle Identity Management stack (OAM, OIM, OID, OAuth) will be given preference
- Working knowledge on Administering Oracle SOA suite (SOA & OSB) will be beneficial.
Operations & Platform Stability
- Monitor WebLogic environments for performance, capacity, and availability.
- Troubleshoot server crashes, thread dumps, heap issues, connection leaks, and JVM problems.
- Perform patching, upgrades, and security hardening of WebLogic environments.
- Ensure high availability using clustering and load balancingIntegration & Platform Ecosystem
- Integrate WebLogic with backend platforms such as Oracle Database and enterprise applications.
- Work with web servers such as Oracle HTTP Server or Apache HTTP Server for reverse proxy and load balancing.
- Support integrations with identity and access management systems.
Automation & DevOps
- Automate operational tasks using WLST scripts and shell scripting.
- Support CI/CD deployment pipelines.
- Maintain configuration consistency across environments.
Incident & Change Management
- Provide L2/L3 operational support for middleware incidents.
- Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and preventive improvements.
- Support change management and release activities.
Core Middleware Skills
- Strong expertise in Oracle WebLogic Server administration
- WebLogic domain architecture and clustering
- Node Manager configuration and server lifecycle management
- Application deployment and troubleshooting
- JVM tuning and performance optimization
Platform & Infrastructure
- Linux/Unix administration
- Integration with Oracle Database
- Web servers: Oracle HTTP Server, Apache HTTP Server
- SSL configuration and security hardening
- Load balancing and reverse proxy configuration
Automation & Monitoring
- WLST scripting
- Shell/Python scripting
- Middleware monitoring tools
- Log analysis and diagnostics
Desired Skills
- Experience with Oracle SOA Suite or Oracle Fusion Middleware
- Experience in banking or large enterprise environments
- Knowledge of containerized middleware deployments
- Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and automation frameworks
Certifications (Preferred)
- Oracle Certified Professional - WebLogic Server Administration
- Oracle Middleware / Fusion Middleware Certifications
- Cloud certifications related to middleware hosting
Key Competencies
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Ability to manage large-scale production environments
- Excellent documentation and operational discipline
- Ability to work in 24x7 enterprise support models
Career Level - IC3
