Oracle Database Administrator

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Administer Oracle databases in large enterprise environments (clients >$10B revenue)
Perform deep-dive performance tuning across SQL, PL/SQL, indexes, and query execution plans
Analyze AWR/ASH/ADDM reports and implement tuning recommendations
Lead critical production incident resolution including triage, RCA, and permanent fixes
Manage Oracle RAC / ASM and Dataguard environments
Implement and test backup and recovery strategies using RMAN
Perform database upgrades, patching, and capacity planning
Ensure database security, auditing, and compliance
Automate repeatable DBA tasks and maintain documentation
Analyze and investigate reason for job failures, long-running queries, and provide recommendations to improve overall system performance

Required Experience

8+ years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience in enterprise environments
Experience supporting organizations with >$10B revenue or large-scale operational workloads
Hands-on experience with Oracle 11g/12c/19c
Strong expertise in:
SQL tuning
PL/SQL tuning
Query execution plans and explain plan interpretation
Oracle Optimizer behavior
Wait events & performance diagnostics
Hands-on with SQL Developer, Toad
Strong knowledge of RAC, ASM, Dataguard
Good Linux admin exposure

Nice to Have experience

Hands-on experience with handling SQL Server and/or Postgres SQL Database administration

Soft Skills

Ability to operate during high-severity outages
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset
Excellent communication with technical and business teams
Should have expertise in leading critical priority incidents with all Client stakeholders

Coach and mentor team members on performance tuning and best practices
Plan day-to-day tasks for the team, ensure 100% completion of tasks, provide clear and timely updates to clients and stakeholders
Demonstrate the conviction and ability to steer pro-active, improvement ideas through different levels of stakeholders