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We seek an experienced Oracle DBA to manage and optimize Oracle databases in a DBaaS (Database as a Service) environment. You will ensure high availability, security, and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive
automation and scalability. Expertise in Oracle technologies, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud), and DevOps practices is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Database Management:
- Install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases in cloud environments (e.g., AWS RDS, Oracle Cloud DBaaS).
- Monitor performance, uptime, and resource utilization using tools like OEM, CloudWatch, or Nagios.
- Implement backups, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies (RMAN, Data Guard).
Performance Tuning:
- Optimize SQL queries, indexing, and database configurations for scalability.
- Troubleshoot latency and resolve bottlenecks in collaboration with developers.
Security & Compliance:
- Enforce encryption, access controls, and auditing to meet GDPR/HIPAA standards.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and apply patches/upgrades.
- Automation & DevOps:
- Develop scripts (Python, Shell) for provisioning, backups, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Integrate with IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible.
Collaboration & Support:
- Work with cloud engineers, developers, and DevOps teams to align database solutions with business needs.
- Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical incidents.
- Documentation & Best Practices:
- Maintain runbooks, architecture diagrams, and knowledge bases.
- Mentor junior DBAs and promote cloud adoption.
- Capacity Planning & Cost Optimization:
- Forecast resource needs and scale cloud databases efficiently.
- Monitor costs and recommend savings strategies (e.g., reserved instances).
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
- Experience:
- 8+ years as Oracle DBA; 4+ years in cloud/DBaaS environments.
- Hands-on with Oracle 11g/12c/19c, Exadata, GoldenGate, and cloud platforms
(AWS/Azure/OCI).
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in RMAN, Data Guard, SQL tuning, and scripting.
- Knowledge of monitoring tools (OEM, Prometheus) and DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git).
- Certifications: Oracle OCP/OCM; AWS/Azure certifications preferred.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and ability to work under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Multi-cloud database management experience.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, databases.
- Advanced automation/observability tools (Kubernetes, Grafana).