Database Administration, Assistant Vice President

The Bank is seeking an experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator with knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies to join our Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) group. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Oracle administration coupled with expertise in AWS services, particularly AWS RDS Oracle/Aurora and DMS. Individuals with proficiency in infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, scripting languages such as Python, Java script, Bash, Power Shell, and experience with serverless computing using AWS Lambda functions are preferred.

Design, deploy, and manage Oracle databases on premises and in AWS RDS, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and implement hybrid cloud database solutions aligned with business requirements. Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Python, Bash, Ansible, Power Shell and Terraform to automate the provisioning and configuration of a hybrid cloud database environment. Migrate on premises databases to AWS using DMS, DMS CDC and development custom CDC scripts.

Collaborate with data engineers, Dev Ops, and other stakeholders to define database requirements and solutions.

Monitor and maintain the health, performance, and security of a hybrid cloud database environment. Working experience with OEM, Splunk, Dynatrace and Cloud Watch. Support of Production environments with strong troubleshooting skills. Required to support off‑hour and weekend shifts. Implement cost optimization strategies and ensure efficient utilization of database resources. Perform database migrations, upgrades, and patching activities with minimal downtime and risk.

Implement and manage database backups, replication, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability. Continuously improve database infrastructure and architecture to support evolving business needs and best practices and optimal flexibility.

Utilize Python, Bash, Ansible, Power Shell and Terraform scripting to automate database administration tasks, streamline processes, and enhance operational efficiency. Automate the configure and manage database security policies, access controls, and encryption in compliance with industry standards and regulations. Utilize Terraform for managing cloud resources and deployments, ensuring consistency and reliability in infrastructure management. Collaborate with Dev Ops teams to integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines and automate release processes.

Ensure all automation is robust, reusable, and adheres to industry standards.

Implement and enforce security best practices for Data Platforms in a hybrid cloud environment. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies through proper configuration and auditing.

Document database configurations, procedures, and best practices for knowledge sharing and team collaboration. Provide support and troubleshooting assistance to other team members and stakeholders to resolve database-related issues, performance bottlenecks, and scalability challenges in Hybrid cloud environments.

• Proven working experience as a SQL Server/Oracle Database Administrator
• 4 to 7 years of hands‑on experience with Oracle and Oracle RAC
• Candidates with knowledge or experience with AWS Cloud environments are preferred
• Solid understanding of Oracle performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting techniques
• Experience with database security principles and best practices, including encryption, access controls, and compliance
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues in hybrid cloud environments
• Experience with agile methodologies
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment. Knowledge of AWS services, particularly AWS RDS and related cloud technologies
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform for automating cloud infrastructure provisioning and…