Role Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, optimize, and secure our enterprise-grade database infrastructure. Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Databases, Oracle Middleware, cloud platforms (OCI/AWS), and DevOps tools including Kubernetes is required. Experience with Oracle Applications is a key advantage.
The role involves working closely with infrastructure, development, and operations teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical database systems supporting business applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain Oracle Databases across development, testing, and production environments.
- Manage and support Oracle Middleware components (e.g., WebLogic, SOA Suite, Oracle Fusion Middleware).
- Oversee and support Oracle Applications deployments, including patches, upgrades, and performance tuning.
- Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, backup/recovery strategies, and disaster recovery drills.
- Optimize database performance through proactive monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning.
- Implement and manage cloud-based database solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and/or AWS.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate database environments into Kubernetes (K8s) workflows for automation and scalability.
- Ensure security, compliance, and adherence to organizational policies and standards.
- Troubleshoot complex issues across database, middleware, and application layers.
- Develop and maintain documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA in large, complex environments.
- Strong knowledge of Oracle Database 19c (installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup/recovery).
- Experience with Oracle Middleware (e.g., WebLogic Server, SOA Suite).
- Experience working with Oracle Applications (,Fusion Apps, or similar).
- Proficiency in deploying and managing databases on OCI and/or AWS.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerization for database operations.
- Solid understanding of database security, high availability (RAC, Data Guard), and disaster recovery concepts.
- Scripting skills (Shell, Python, or similar) for automation.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
