Senior Oracle Database Administrator
Summary
Senior Oracle DBA responsible for installing, tuning, and maintaining high-availability Oracle and MySQL databases, including RAC, Data Guard, and GoldenGate setups.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Oracle Core DBA with a strong background in Oracle Database administration high availability disaster recovery database performance optimization and replication technologies The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience managing mission‑critical production environments and be capable of independently implementing upgrading troubleshooting and supporting Oracle database infrastructure Experience with MySQL administration and clustering is also required b b b
Key Responsibilities
- Install configure administer upgrade and maintain Oracle Database environments
- Manage Oracle RAC environments including installation administration monitoring and troubleshooting
- Design implement and administer Oracle Data Guard Physical Logical Standby for Disaster Recovery
- Configure administer and troubleshoot Oracle GoldenGate Classic Architecture and Microservices Architecture
- Perform database performance tuning using AWR ASH ADDM SQL Tuning Advisor and execution plan analysis
- Monitor and optimize SQL performance database resources memory storage and I O
- Perform Oracle database patching Release Updates RU upgrades and migration activities
- Execute backup and recovery using RMAN and validate recovery procedures
- Perform database cloning Data Pump export import and database refresh activities
- Administer ASM Oracle Clusterware Oracle Grid Infrastructure and Oracle Restart environments
- Install configure administer and troubleshoot MySQL databases
- Implement and manage MySQL Replication and MySQL Cluster solutions
- Develop automation scripts using Shell SQL or Python to simplify routine DBA activities
- Perform root cause analysis for database incidents and implement preventive measures
- Work closely with application infrastructure and security teams during project implementation and production support
- Maintain technical documentation operational procedures and disaster recovery documentation
- Participate in planned maintenance activities and provide on‑call support when required
Required Technical Skills
- Oracle Database Oracle Database 11g 12c 19c and 23ai 26aiOracle RACOracle ASMOracle ClusterwareOracle Grid InfrastructureOracle RestartHigh Availability amp Disaster Recovery Oracle Data Guard Data Guard Broker Fast-Start Failover FSFO Replication Oracle GoldenGate Classic Architecture Oracle GoldenGate Microservices ArchitectureMySQL MySQL Administration MySQL Replication MySQL InnoDB Cluster NDB Cluster MySQL ClusterBackup and RecoveryPerformance amp Monitoring Performance Tuning SQL Tuning AWR ASH ADDM OEM Cloud Control RMAN
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of hands‑on experience as an Oracle Core DBA.
- Strong experience supporting mission‑critical production environments.
- Experience in Oracle database upgrades, migrations, patching, and high‑availability solutions.
- Experience administering both Oracle and MySQL database environments.
- Preferred Certifications: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Certified Master (OCM), Preferred Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Certification, Preferred MySQL Database Administrator Certification.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Good team player with the ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong customer focus and commitment to service excellence.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced production environment.
- Willingness to provide on‑call and after‑hours support during critical activities.