Chief Database Administrator (DBA)
We are seeking a self-driven Chief Database Administrator (DBA) to lead resiliency, performance, uptime, and security for enterprise databases. You will run day-to-day operations while partnering with external vendors and application teams to keep Oracle 19c, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB stable and secure. Join our mission-critical operations environment and apply today
Responsibilities
- Administer and support Oracle 19c, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB database environments
- Maintain database stability, performance, availability, and security across enterprise systems
- Coordinate with external vendors, managed service providers, and offshore support teams
- Participate in a rotating 24x7 on-call support model
- Provide after-hours support for critical incidents, maintenance activities, and production releases
- Act as a senior escalation point for database-related outages and performance issues
- Ensure adherence to established SLA and operational support commitments
- Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot production issues
- Collaborate with application teams to support enterprise systems
Requirements
- 7+ years of enterprise Database Administration experience
- Extensive expertise in Oracle Database Administration, including deep hands-on work with Oracle Database 19c
- Strong experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard
- Demonstrated strength with RMAN, Performance Tuning, and SQL and PL/SQL
- Hands-on administration experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB
- Strong Linux/Unix administration experience
- Background supporting large-scale mission-critical production systems
- Proven ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
- Experience partnering with external vendors, managed service providers, and offshore support teams
- Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- English proficiency at B2 level (Upper-Intermediate) or higher
Benefits
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn