Oracle Database Administrator
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In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of the organization’s enterprise database landscape across both on-premises and cloud environments. You will support mission-critical PostgreSQL and Oracle systems operating in a 24x7, high-availability setting, strengthening business continuity through effective replication, standby configurations, RAC administration, and disaster recovery strategies. Your expertise will help drive modernization efforts, including database migrations and automation initiatives, while enabling cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and high-performing data solutions., * Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise PostgreSQL and Oracle database environments operating in a 24x7, high-availability production setting.
- Strengthen the organization’s data infrastructure by supporting both on-prem and cloud-based databases across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Enhance business continuity by managing replication, standby systems, RAC clusters, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Contribute to modernization initiatives by supporting database migrations, including Oracle-to-PostgreSQL conversions, and by automating routine DBA workflows.
What You’ll Achieve
- Administer, monitor, and maintain Oracle databases across production and non-production environments.
- Manage high-availability and disaster recovery configurations, including replication, standby databases, and Oracle RAC.
- Implement and support Active Data Guard, including switchover and failover operations.
- Perform patching, upgrades, and lifecycle maintenance with minimal downtime.
- Execute backup and recovery strategies using RMAN, datapump, pg_dump, WAL, and PITR.
- Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, and root-cause troubleshooting.
- Support cloud-hosted database environments, including RDS and other managed services.
- Automate recurring DBA tasks using scripting languages and tooling.
- Collaborate with application, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable, resilient solutions.
- Participate in on-call rotations and provide production support as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in database administration.
- Experience with Oracle technologies, including RAC, Data Guard, and RMAN.
- Background working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Proficiency in SQL, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and high-availability architectures.
- Experience with Linux/Unix systems.
- Scripting skills (Shell, Python, or similar).
How You Might Stand Out From Other Talent
- Experience working with PostgreSQL database.
- Experience with database migration and modernization initiatives.
- Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Experience with AI/automation tools for database monitoring and optimization.
- Relevant certifications is a plus(Oracle, PostgreSQL, or Cloud).
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