About this role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Oracle Database Engineer to support enterprise Technology Platforms and Data Platforms initiatives. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on expertise in Oracle Database Administration, performance tuning, database architecture, and automation of repetitive DBA activities using modern automation technologies.
The role requires strong experience managing large-scale Oracle environments, supporting critical database platforms, performing optimization activities, and implementing automation solutions to improve operational efficiency.
The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple technology projects simultaneously, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities- Perform end-to-end Oracle database administration activities across enterprise technology environments.
• Support technology projects involving Oracle database platforms, upgrades, migrations, and enhancements.
• Perform Oracle database performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Conduct SQL tuning, database tuning, and performance improvement activities.
• Manage Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) environments and ensure high availability.
• Configure and maintain Oracle Data Guard environments for disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Perform database patching, upgrades, maintenance, and release activities.
• Execute database migration activities across different environments.
• Manage backup, recovery, and restore activities using Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN).
• Monitor and manage Oracle environments using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Automate repetitive Oracle DBA operational tasks using automation tools and scripting.
• Develop automation workflows using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform, and Groovy.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, DevOps, and engineering teams for database-related activities.
• Support cloud-based database environments including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS.
• Participate in Agile delivery processes, sprint planning, and technology initiatives.
• Provide production support and participate in planned after-hours/weekend activities when required.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining delivery quality and operational stability.
- Strong hands-on experience in Oracle Database Administration.
• Strong expertise in Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters).
• Strong experience with Oracle Data Guard.
• Strong experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Strong experience with Oracle RMAN backup and recovery.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle database patching and upgrades.
• Strong experience in Oracle performance tuning including: - SQL tuning
- Database tuning
- Query optimization
- Performance troubleshooting
- Strong knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL.
• Strong understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Strong scripting experience using: - Bash scripting
- Python scripting
- Experience working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Experience working with AWS cloud environments.
• Experience automating DBA activities using: - Ansible
- Git
- Jenkins
- Groovy
- Terraform
- Experience working with large-scale enterprise organizations.
• Banking or financial services domain experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting analytical database environments is an advantage.
• Relevant Oracle certifications are preferred.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and automation-driven infrastructure management.
- 8+ years of experience in Oracle Database Administration within large enterprise environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Strong experience supporting business-critical database platforms.
Tired of cold applications?
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
Know someone who'd be great for this?