Oracle DBA – Conversion/Migration Specialist at Affinity

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is seeing a Oracle DBA – Conversion/Migration Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the database conversion POC, including planning, analysis, execution, and validation
• Run Oracle conversion tools in analysis mode and interpret findings related to data and schema issues
• Identify and remediate data inconsistencies and encoding conflicts that may prevent successful conversion
• Execute the conversion in a non-production environment and validate database stability and integrity
• Work closely with application teams to assess impacts to PL/SQL logic and dependent systems
• Develop documentation, including findings, risks, and recommendations for next steps
• Proactively identify risks, blockers, and areas of uncertainty and communicate them clearly
• Support integration validation to ensure downstream systems continue to function correctly

Qualifications

• Strong background as an Oracle DBA with experience in complex production environments
• Hands-on experience with database migrations, conversions, or major upgrades
• Experience working in environments with limited documentation and high complexity
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Nice to Have

• Government/public sector experience - a strong asset would be core government, but this is not mandatory
• Experience working with Solaris or similar Unix-based environments
• Previous experience supporting Unicode or multi-byte character implementations

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About Affinity

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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Job Number: 13525