Oracle DBA

Oracle Golden Gate Technology Specialist

This hybrid role as a technology specialist focuses on advanced Oracle Golden Gate configuration and Oracle database administration to support high availability and data integrity across global environments. The specialist will design, implement, and optimize replication and database solutions that underpin critical business applications, ensuring stability, performance, and secure data flow while collaborating with cross functional technical teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Oracle Golden Gate replication architectures that ensure reliable near real time data movement across multiple environments and business applications
• Administer Oracle databases by performing installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades to maintain secure and stable production and nonproduction systems
• Monitor database and replication performance using enterprise tools and tuning techniques to proactively identify and remediate bottlenecks that affect critical services
• Develop and maintain robust backup and recovery strategies for Oracle databases including regular validation of restore procedures to minimize business disruption in case of incidents
• Configure and manage Oracle Golden Gate processes such as extract pump and apply components to maintain consistent and accurate replication across heterogeneous sources and targets
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation covering replication topologies, database standards, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting guides for use by wider technology teams
• Collaborate with application owners, infrastructure engineers, and support teams to plan capacity changes, manage schema updates, and align database solutions with ongoing business initiatives
• Perform root cause analysis for replication lags, data discrepancies, and database incidents and implement durable corrective actions that strengthen overall platform resilience
• Implement and enforce security controls within Oracle databases including user access management, encryption policies, and auditing configurations aligned with organizational governance
• Support change and release activities by reviewing database and Golden Gate related changes, executing migration tasks, and validating outcomes to ensure smooth transitions between environments
• Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tools to improve reliability, reduce manual effort, and support standardized management of large scale Oracle deployments
• Provide expert technical guidance to peers and stakeholders on best practices for Oracle Golden Gate and Oracle database administration enabling consistent application of high quality standards
• Engage in capacity planning and performance forecasting activities to ensure that database and replication infrastructures can scale with growing data volumes and evolving business demands

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate extensive hands on experience in designing, configuring, and operating Oracle Golden Gate replication solutions across complex enterprise environments
• Show strong proficiency in Oracle database administration including installation, upgrades, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and security management for mission critical systems
• Apply solid skills in scripting and automation using tools such as shell scripting or similar approaches to streamline operational procedures and database maintenance activities
• Bring practical familiarity with high availability and disaster recovery patterns including use of Oracle technologies to support resilient and continuously available data platforms
• Exhibit capability to work effectively in hybrid work model settings leveraging remote collaboration tools and structured communication to coordinate efforts with distributed teams
• Display strong problem solving and analytical skills to investigate replication issues, database performance concerns, and data integrity challenges and deliver reliable solutions
• Possess experience interacting with cross functional technology stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into robust database and replication designs, and validate successful outcomes