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Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled WebLogic Administrator with deep expertise in WLST scripting, DevOps practices, and containerization technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering and modernizing WebLogic environments across on-premises and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) setups. This includes scripting with WLST, containerizing applications with Docker, managing deployments via Kubernetes, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines. Key Responsibilities Administer and optimize Oracle WebLogic Server environments in both on-prem and cloud (OCI) contexts. Perform WebLogic upgrades to the latest supported versions (e.g., 14.x). Automate WebLogic domain creation, configuration, and deployments using WLST (WebLogic Scripting Tool). Containerize WebLogic applications using Docker and orchestrate them via Kubernetes. Manage WebLogic domains using the WebLogic Kubernetes Operator, including domain resource configuration and lifecycle events. Design and implement secure, scalable Docker networking for clustered WebLogic environments. Deploy and manage infrastructure on OCI and/or on-prem, including use of Kubernetes (OKE preferred). Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI or GitHub Actions, or OCI DevOps for seamless deployment and updates. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to support operational excellence. Maintain documentation and provide knowledge transfer to teams as needed. Required Skills Mandatory: 7+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle WebLogic Server administration. Mandatory: Proven expertise in WLST scripting for automating WebLogic tasks (domain creation, deployments, configurations). Mandatory: Experience with WebLogic version upgrades (e.g., 11g/12c to 14.x). Proficiency with Docker, container networking, and Kubernetes orchestration. Hands-on experience managing WebLogic domains via WebLogic Kubernetes Operator. Strong knowledge of DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD, automation, and configuration management. Scripting skills (WLST, Shell, Python) and experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible). Familiarity with both on-prem infrastructure and OCI platforms. Preferred Qualifications Experience deploying and managing workloads on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), especially using OKE. OCI certifications (e.g., Architect Associate, DevOps Professional) and Weblogic Administration Certification Experience with Helm, ingress controllers, and Kubernetes networking. Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, OCI Monitoring, or ELK. Understanding of security practices for WebLogic, containers, and hybrid environments. Show more Show less
