Senior Database Administrator

The Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining highly available, secure, and performant Oracle database environments across production and development systems. The role focuses on database architecture, optimization, automation, and ensuring data integrity and business continuity through robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.

• Database Design & Implementation:
  Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise-scale Oracle databases to support mission-critical applications across production and non-production environments.
• Performance Tuning & Optimization:
  Analyze and optimize SQL queries, indexes, partitions, and memory configurations to ensure peak performance and scalability.
• Backup, Recovery & Business Continuity:
  Develop and manage comprehensive backup, restore, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies using RMAN, Data Pump, and Oracle Data Guard.
• High Availability & Replication:
  Implement and maintain HA/DR solutions such as Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and Goldengate replication for continuous availability.
• Monitoring & Automation:
  Proactively monitor database health and performance using AWR, ASH, OEM Cloud Control, or equivalent tools; automate recurring administrative tasks using Shell, Python, or Ansible scripts.
• Upgrades & Migrations:
  Plan and execute version upgrades, patches, and database migrations (on-premise and cloud) with minimal downtime.
• Security & Compliance:
  Enforce database security policies, manage user access and privileges, implement encryption and
• Capacity & Licensing Management:
  Conduct capacity planning, manage Oracle licensing, and forecast storage and performance requirements.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing:
  Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and mentor junior DBAs and developers on best practices.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Systems.

• Expert-level proficiency in Oracle Database Administration, architecture, and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of Oracle RAC, Data Guard, Goldengate, and RMAN.
• Hands-on experience with backup/recovery, partitioning, ASM, and PL/SQL.
• Skilled in query optimization and indexing strategies.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.
• Exposure to cloud database platforms (OCI, AWS RDS, Azure Database for Oracle).
• Strong background in database security, auditing, and encryption.
• Experience integrating databases into Dev Ops workflows using Git, Liquibase, or Flyway.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.

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