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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Oracle DBA (Offshore) - **Company:** Astute Business Solutions - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $45,760.0 - $49,920.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Databases, Database Security, Oracle Data Guard, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Oracle Exadata, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Korn Shell, Operational Databases, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Oracle Rac, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Standard Sql, Recovery Manager (RMAN), Service Pack, Shell Script, PL-SQL, Enterprise Software Applications, Oracle Enterprise Manager, System Availability, People Soft, Banner Advertisement, Oracle Ebusiness, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Sql Tuning, User Administration - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=585adeaca24daa33 ## About the Role * 10+ years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience. * Strong experience with Oracle Database 12c, 18c, and 19c. * Expertise in Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM, and Oracle Enterprise Manager. * Strong SQL and PL/SQL knowledge with experience in SQL tuning and performance optimization. * Experience administering Oracle databases on Linux/UNIX platforms. * Strong knowledge of backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and database security best practices. * Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) database deployments is highly preferred. * Familiarity with enterprise ERP applications such as Banner, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, or Oracle E-Business Suite is highly desirable. * Experience working with Oracle Support on production issues. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. * Ability to work independently while supporting multiple customer environments. Preferred Skills * Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Certification. * Experience with Exadata environments. * Shell scripting (Bash/Korn Shell). * Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform. * Experience supporting customers in North America. * ITIL or Managed Services experience is a plus. ## Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Oracle DBA to join our offshore consulting team. The successful candidate will support mission-critical Oracle databases for enterprise customers in North America while working closely with Astute's U.S. consulting team., * Administer, maintain, and support Oracle databases supporting enterprise applications including Banner, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle E-Business Suite, and custom Oracle applications. * Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Oracle Database 12c, 18c, 19c, and newer versions. * Apply Oracle Critical Patch Updates (CPU), Release Updates (RU), and security patches. * Perform Oracle database backup, recovery, cloning, refreshes, and migrations using RMAN and Data Pump. * Monitor database health, tablespaces, storage utilization, growth, performance, and capacity planning. * Analyze and tune SQL performance, optimizer statistics, execution plans, and database parameters. * Configure and administer Oracle Data Guard, RAC, ASM, and High Availability environments. * Maintain database security, user management, encryption, auditing, and compliance standards. * Troubleshoot production database issues and provide timely resolution for critical P1 incidents. * Work directly with Oracle Support to resolve database defects and technical issues. * Perform database upgrades, migrations, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) deployments. * Develop and maintain shell scripts and automation for database administration activities. * Collaborate with application, middleware, infrastructure, and cloud teams during implementation and support activities. * Participate in scheduled maintenance, weekend deployments, and on-call support when required. * Prepare technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer documents. ## Related Videos - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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