Oracle Database Administrator

Job Role: Oracle DBA

Experience Required: 6+ years

Location : Remote

Timing : US Shift

Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days

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We are seeking a seasoned Oracle DBA skilled in production support with at least 6+ years of experience with proven expertise in managing Oracle database environments.

• Having additional skills of managing Pgsql, Sql Server and any other databases are desired.
• The ideal candidate will excel in operational management ensuring database performance, reliability, and security for enterprise applications.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and database operations on on-premises and cloud platforms (Azure and GCP).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7 production support for databases across on-premises and cloud (Azure, GCP) environments via rotational shifts and on-call duties.
• Administer, monitor, and maintain databases in production and non-production environments. Implement and manage backup, recovery, tuning, HA, and DR (Disaster Recovery) strategies.
• Perform routine health checks, proactively identify performance bottlenecks, and optimize queries and database configurations.
• Manage database security, user permissions, and compliance with organizational policies. Coordinate and execute database patching, upgrades, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to support deployment activities and resolve database-related issues.
• Monitor and resolve incidents, including root cause analysis and documentation of resolutions. Automate routine operational tasks using scripts or management tools.
• Document database procedures, configurations, and support processes for internal knowledge sharing.

Required Skills and Experience-

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA managing multiple database technologies Oracle(must), PgSQL, Sqlserver etc database environments.
• Strong SQL scripting and database troubleshooting skills. Automate and optimize routine operational tasks using scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL, SQL, Shell scripting, Python etc)
• In-depth knowledge of backup/recovery, high availability (Clustering, AlwaysOn, DataGuard, etc.), and performance tuning for both platforms.
• Experience with database monitoring tools - Dynatrace, Azure Monitor, Nagios etc and automation frameworks such as Ansible and Terraform .
• Solid understanding of database security best practices. Proven experience with patching, upgrading, and migrating databases. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operations setting.
• Ability to support DB audit requirements and license management.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications-

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional, or equivalent.
• Exposure to cloud-based database services (Azure, GCP etc). Experience with automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, Shell scripting, Python).