Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, installation, patching, migration, and tuning of Oracle databases (RAC, Data Guard, Exadata).
• Monitor and optimize database performance, capacity planning, and query optimization.
• Develop and enforce database security controls, backups, disaster recovery plans, and high-availability strategies.
• Collaborate with developers and data engineers to design efficient schemas, indexing strategies, and data access patterns.
• Manage database change control, incident response, and problem resolution with timely root-cause analysis.
• Assist in capacity planning, risk assessments, and remediation of audit findings.
• Mentor junior DBAs and drive best practices for coding, testing, and deployment.
• Create and maintain operational runbooks, documentation, and performance benchmarks.
• Stay current with Oracle product features, roadmaps, and industry standards.

Required Qualifications

• X-Y years of experience in Oracle Database Administration
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, flashback technology, and performance tuning
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and complex query optimization
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) or similar monitoring/management tools
• Familiarity with backup/restore strategies, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
• Solid understanding of security, compliance, and auditing requirements for databases
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage stakeholders, and work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Exadata or cloud-based Oracle deployments (OCI, AWS, Azure)
• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Oracle Certified Master (OCM)
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration and shell scripting
• Experience with data integration and high-availability architectures
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines related to database changes

Skills And Competencies

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable database solutions
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organizational skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities

Education And Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Relevant Oracle certifications (e.g., OCP, OCM) preferred