Job Summary 

As a Senior Database Administrator specializing in Oracle Database Management within multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure), you will play a critical role in deploying, managing, and optimizing Oracle databases across complex infrastructures.  

 

Key Responsibilities 

•        Administer and optimize Oracle databases in multi-cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration with AWS and Azure services. 

•        Provide expert guidance on Oracle database architecture, storage, partitioning, sharding, and high-availability configurations (RAC and Data Guard). 

•        Oversee Day 2 operations, including advanced performance tuning, proactive monitoring, database patching, backup and recovery strategies, and security hardening. 

•        Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex database issues, ensuring root cause analysis and timely resolution. 

•        Stay updated on emerging database technologies, cloud-native tools, and Oracle advancements to recommend modern solutions to clients. 

•        Manage the lifecycle of Oracle databases, including installations, upgrades, and patch management, ensuring zero or minimal downtime. 

•        Implement and maintain high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) setups, such as Oracle Data Guard and GoldenGate replication, across cloud platforms. 

•        Design and implement robust monitoring solutions using tools like Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), CloudWatch, or custom scripts for multi-cloud environments. 

•        Perform capacity planning, resource allocation, and optimization to maintain database scalability and cost efficiency. 

•        Ensure compliance with security standards, enforcing database encryption, auditing, and user privilege management. 

•        Lead large-scale database migration projects, including on-prem to cloud and inter-cloud migrations, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. 

•        Develop detailed migration plans, leveraging tools like RMAN, Oracle Data Pump, Data Guard, and GoldenGate for secure and efficient transitions. 

•        Manage dependencies, network configurations, and post-migration performance validation to deliver smooth migrations. 

•        Create and maintain automation scripts for database provisioning, patching, and routine maintenance using Bash, Python, or Ansible. 

•        Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform or CloudFormation to streamline deployment of database resources in cloud environments. 

•        Optimize operational workflows by integrating automated alerts, health checks, and backup strategies. 

•        Take ownership of complex technical escalations, managing issues through to resolution in collaboration with engineering and support teams. 

•        Establish and maintain SLAs for database uptime, performance, and recovery, ensuring client satisfaction. 

•        Train and mentor junior DBAs, enabling skill development and ensuring adherence to best practices. 

•        Act as a trusted advisor and technical expert for assigned clients, fostering relationships built on credibility and proficiency. 

•        Conduct periodic reviews to understand client goals, database infrastructure, operational challenges, and cloud architecture needs. 

•        Represent client requirements internally to engineering and product teams, ensuring alignment with technical priorities. 

 

Qualifications 

•        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 

•        14+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle Database Administration, including high availability, replication, and performance tuning in enterprise-scale environments. 

•        Proven experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure), including database deployment, migration, and management. 

•        Extensive experience with Oracle Database architecture, RAC, ASM, partitioning, and sharding. 

•        Expertise in database migration tools and methodologies, including RMAN, Data Pump, Oracle Data Guard, and GoldenGate. 

•        Proficiency in AWS and Azure database services, including RDS, EC2-based database hosting, and Azure SQL Managed Instances. 

•        Strong command of Linux environments and shell scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible) for database automation and maintenance. 

•        Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation for database resource provisioning. 

•        Experience with monitoring tools like OEM, CloudWatch, or Prometheus for proactive database health and performance management. 

•        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to troubleshooting. 

•        Excellent communication and documentation skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences. 

•        Proactive, self-motivated, and adept at managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments. 

•        Oracle certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle Database Administrator Certified Expert) are highly desirable. 

•        Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty, Azure Database Administrator) are a plus.