Senior Technology Engineer – Oracle DBA

Location: Dubai, UAE
Experience: 8+ Years

Job Overview:

We are looking for Senior Oracle Database Engineer to support technology projects across enterprise environments. The role requires strong expertise in Oracle database administration and performance tuning, combined with a strong interest in automating repetitive DBA activities using modern automation technologies.

The successful candidate will work across multiple projects simultaneously and should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, including occasional out-of-hours and weekend support as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Oracle Database Administration

• Administer and support Oracle databases, including:
  • Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC)
  • Oracle Data Guard
• Manage database operations across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS.
• Administer and monitor databases using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Perform database backup and recovery activities using RMAN.

Performance & Database Engineering

• Perform database patching and migrations.
• Conduct SQL and database-level performance tuning.
• Identify and resolve database performance issues.
• Maintain database reliability and operational stability across technology projects.

Automation & DevOps

• Automate repetitive Oracle DBA activities using modern automation technologies.
• Develop and maintain automation using:
  • Ansible
  • Jenkins
  • Terraform
  • Groovy
• Contribute to improving operational efficiency through automation.

Project & Operational Support

• Work across multiple technology projects simultaneously.
• Operate effectively under pressure and support critical activities when required.
• Provide occasional out-of-hours and weekend support based on operational requirements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of Oracle database engineering experience within large organizations.
• Excellent knowledge of:
  • Oracle Database Administration
  • Oracle RAC
  • Oracle Data Guard
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager
  • RMAN
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Database patching
  • Database migration
  • SQL tuning
  • Database performance tuning
• Good knowledge of SQL and/or PL/SQL.
• Good understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Scripting experience using Bash and Python.
• Good knowledge of Agile working practices.
• Desirable experience with:
  • Ansible
  • Git
  • Jenkins
  • Groovy
  • Terraform
• Banking and Managing Analytical Database experience is desirable.
• Relevant professional certifications are desirable.

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