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

Technical Expertise & Advisory

• 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.

Day 2 Operations Management

• 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.

Database Migration 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.

Automation and Scripting

• 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.

Support & Escalation Management

• 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.

Client Relationship Management

• 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

Education & Experience

• 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.

Technical Skills

• 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.

Soft Skills

• 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.

Certifications

• 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.