Technical Architect - Oracle Database Migration

Location: Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Workplace: on_site

Description

We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect with strong hands-on experience in database migration projects, specifically involving Oracle databases.

The ideal candidate should have personally participated in or led an end-to-end Oracle database migration, preferably involving migration from Oracle to another database platform, including RaptorDB / self-hosted database environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architecture and execution of Oracle database migration projects.
• Design migration strategies, architecture, data mapping, transformation, validation, and reconciliation.
• Assess existing Oracle database environments, schemas, tables, dependencies, and data structures.
• Plan and execute migration activities from Oracle to RaptorDB or other target databases.
• Ensure data integrity, completeness, performance, and security throughout the migration.
• Coordinate with , database, infrastructure, application, and integration teams.
• Troubleshoot migration issues and develop solutions for data compatibility and performance challenges.
• Manage migration testing, validation, cutover, and post-migration support.
• Prepare technical documentation, migration plans, architecture diagrams, and rollback strategies.

Requirements

Required Experience

• 8+ years of IT experience, with strong experience as a Technical Architect / Senior Technical Consultant.
• Strong technical architecture and integration experience.
• Proven hands-on experience with Oracle database migration projects.
• Must have worked on at least one end-to-end Oracle migration project, not just Oracle administration or support.
• Experience with database-to-database migration, preferably Oracle → RaptorDB / self-hosted database.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle databases, SQL, schemas, data structures, dependencies, and migration challenges.
• Experience with data migration, ETL/data transformation, validation, reconciliation, and performance optimization.
• Experience working with APIs, integrations, middleware, and data/integration architecture.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.