CQ10089 - Oracle BI & ODI Upgrade Specialist

About Conneqtion

Conneqtion Group is a trusted Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) & Oracle SaaS Implementation Partner, dedicated to helping businesses implement cutting-edge digital solutions in ERP, AI & Analytics. With a strong presence in EMEA, APAC and NA, our consulting and services firm specializes in Oracle technologies. Our experienced team excels in Oracle Cloud implementation, utilizing the OUM methodology to deliver innovative transformations for our clients. Conneqtion Group has successfully provided Oracle professional services to over 50 SMEs and large-scale enterprises, driving efficiency and growth through tailored digital solutions. At Conneqtion Group, we harness innovation to bring about meaningful change for our clients, ensuring their systems are optimized for peak performance and future growth.

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Oracle BI & ODI Upgrade Specialist to lead the upgrade of our current OBIEE and ODI environments to the latest versions of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) and ODI. This role involves infrastructure setup, migration planning, performance benchmarking, and stress testing, with a strong focus on high availability and disaster recovery (DR) readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

Upgrade & Migration:

• Upgrade OBIEE to Oracle Analytics Server (OAS).
• Upgrade the existing ODI platform to the latest supported version.
• Plan and execute the migration of five instances in parallel with minimal downtime.
• Conduct environment benchmarking pre- and post-migration to validate performance.
• Perform stress testing and full-load execution to ensure post-upgrade stability.

Infrastructure Setup:

• Establish infrastructure to host the upgraded OAS and ODI environments.
• Implement high availability and DR setup for production readiness.
• Recommend architectural changes, including whether to co-locate or separate OBIEE and ODI services.

Configuration & Integration:

• Configure LDAP and SSO within WebLogic Server.
• Collaborate with identity and security teams to ensure smooth authentication integration.
• Validate that OCI Key Vault is not required, in line with existing cloud infrastructure policies.

Collaboration & Documentation:

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and Oracle support for a seamless transition.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation covering architecture, performance benchmarks, and migration steps.
• Deliver knowledge transfer and provide post-upgrade support during the AMS (Application Maintenance Support) phase.

Requirements:

• Proven experience with OBIEE to OAS migration.
• Strong hands-on expertise in ODI upgrades and ETL process migrations.
• Solid background in WebLogic, LDAP, and SSO configuration.
• Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments.
• Experience with performance tuning, environment benchmarking, and DR planning.
• Ability to manage simultaneous migrations across multiple environments.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

Conneqtion's Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At Conneqtion, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. As an equal opportunity employer, we take pride in fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected. Our DEI initiative is dedicated to promoting equality, embracing diversity, and creating an inclusive environment for all. We believe that a diverse workforce drives innovation and success, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds, including different races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and experiences. To empower our global team, we offer flexible work arrangements, mentorship, career mobility, and continuous learning opportunities. At Conneqtion, employment decisions are based on merit, ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process for all.