Sr. Oracle Database Administrator

Robert Half
Chicago, United States of America
30 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Chicago, United States of America

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Database
Databases
Data Integrity
Database Security
Shard (Database Architecture)
DevOps
PostgreSQL
Oracle
Oracle Applications
Ansible
Shell Script
Software Engineering
PL-SQL
Information Technology
Performance Monitor
Database Replication
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Job description

Our company is seeking an experienced Senior Oracle DBA to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in Oracle Database administration with recent hands-on experience in Oracle 19c and 23ai, Oracle Sharding, upgrade planning and execution, and replication technologies such as Oracle GoldenGate. Familiarity with PostgreSQL administration is also essential. You'll play a key role in maintaining mission-critical databases, ensuring data integrity and security, and supporting modernization initiatives., + Administer, maintain, and support Oracle databases (19c, 23ai) in production and development environments.

  • Plan and perform database upgrades, migrations, and patching.

  • Implement and manage Oracle Sharding solutions for distributed environments.

  • Configure and support Oracle GoldenGate for high-availability and data replication.

  • Develop and optimize backup and recovery strategies.

  • Monitor performance and proactively resolve issues.

  • Collaborate with application development and infrastructure teams to deliver robust solutions.

  • Document configurations, procedures, and best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 7+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA in enterprise environments.

  • Proven expertise with Oracle Database versions 19c and/or 23ai.

  • Hands-on experience with Oracle Sharding deployment and management.

  • Extensive knowledge and experience with database upgrades, patching, and migrations.

  • Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Oracle GoldenGate for data replication.

  • Working knowledge of PostgreSQL database administration.

  • Strong understanding of database security and compliance requirements.

  • Analytical, problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Skills:

  • Oracle Certification (OCP, OCM, or similar) is a plus.

  • Cloud database deployment experience (OCI, AWS, Azure) is an advantage.

  • Experience with automation (Ansible, Shell scripting, PL/SQL).

  • Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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About the company

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