MSSQL & Oracle Database

Technologies: Microsoft SQL Server & Oracle Database & Oracle Golden Gate

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Database Administrator to independently manage th SQL Server and Oracle database environments for one or more client engagements, acting as the primary technical point of contact for day-to-day operations. The role drives performance optimization, change delivery and junior team development while maintaining rigorous adherence to SLA and governance standards

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end database operations for assigned client engagements, covering SQL Server and Oracle production and non-production environments.
• Lead incident resolution for P1/P2 database issues, coordinating with application, infrastructure and vendor teams to restore service within SLA.
• Design and implement performance tuning solutions including index optimisation, query rewrites, wait-statistics analysis and execution plan review.
• Plan and execute database changes schema changes, version upgrades, patch cycles and migration activities following change management procedures.
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery and DR runbooks; conduct periodic recovery tests and report outcomes.
• Configure and manage Always On Availability Groups (SQL Server) and Oracle Data Guard / RAC environments.
• Conduct capacity planning reviews, forecast storage and compute requirements, and advise clients on growth management.
• Mentor and technically guide Associate DBAs, reviewing their work and supporting skill development.
• Produce weekly and monthly operational health reports for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities to reduce toil and improve service quality.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technology field preferred
• Minimum of 6-7 years of hands-on experience on Database Technologies.
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Shell scripting
• Strong working knowledge of ITIL principles and ITSM
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities