Senior Oracle DBA

Database Management & Operations

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Oracle Database Administrator to lead complex database architecture, engineering, and optimization initiatives for mission-critical systems.

You will work closely with development, infrastructure, and governance teams to ensure reliability, scalability, and compliance of enterprise-grade Oracle environments. Join us to drive continuous improvement and mentor fellow DBAs—apply today to elevate your career.

Responsibilities

Architect, configure, and manage enterprise-grade Oracle database environments
Lead major upgrades, patching cycles, platform migrations, and consolidation projects
Design and manage high-availability and disaster recovery solutions using Oracle Data Guard
Perform advanced performance tuning including SQL optimization, instance tuning, and memory management
Implement and optimize robust backup and recovery strategies using RMAN
Conduct capacity planning, growth analysis, and recommend scalability improvements
Enforce security standards, credential rotations, access governance, and audit compliance
Support development teams with code reviews, query optimization, and schema design
Validate deployment plans, participate in change advisory boards, and ensure successful release execution
Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices
Drive automation efforts using Shell, Python, and Ansible
Mentor Level 2 DBAs and serve as an escalation point for complex issues

Requirements

6–12 years of Oracle DBA experience
Deep knowledge of RAC, ASM, multitenant architecture, partitioning, and advanced Oracle internals
Strong experience with Data Guard configuration, switchover and failover, and disaster recovery design
Expertise in SQL and PL/SQL performance tuning with AWR, ASH, and trace analysis
Strong skills in RMAN backup strategies, restore troubleshooting, and recovery scenarios
Solid Linux administration skills with Shell and Python scripting proficiency
Working knowledge of an additional RDBMS such as MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
Proven leadership in high-impact production issue resolution with global teams
Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
Clear communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Upper-Intermediate English language proficiency (B2)

Nice to have

Experience with Google Cloud Platform
Knowledge of Oracle GoldenGate, Oracle Data Integrator, or other data integration tools
Experience with infrastructure automation using Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD
Understanding of security frameworks, compliance audits, and governance processes
Oracle professional-level certification such as OCP or OCE

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