Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Senior Oracle Database Administrator

This senior technical role sits at the core of enterprise database reliability, performance, and scalability across complex hosted environments. You will manage and optimize Oracle database systems running on Exadata infrastructure and Linux-based platforms, ensuring high availability for mission-critical customer applications. The role combines deep hands-on database engineering with performance tuning, automation, and operational excellence across large-scale environments. You will play a key role in safeguarding system stability through proactive monitoring, patching, and disaster recovery planning. A strong focus of the role is optimizing database performance using advanced Oracle diagnostics and tuning tools. You will also contribute to automation initiatives, improving efficiency across DBA operations and deployment workflows. This is a highly impactful position in a fast-paced hosting environment where reliability, precision, and technical expertise directly influence customer success.

Accountabilities:

• Administer and support Oracle database environments across Exadata infrastructure and Linux-based Standard Edition systems, ensuring stability and high availability.
• Monitor database performance, capacity, and health across multiple customer environments, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Manage Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and ASM configurations, including failover testing and disaster recovery readiness.
• Perform advanced performance tuning using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and SQL tuning tools to optimize queries, memory usage, and system throughput.
• Execute Oracle patching and lifecycle management, including PSU/RU updates, Exadata bundle patches, and grid infrastructure maintenance.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell, Python, and PL/SQL to streamline DBA operations and monitoring tasks.
• Design and manage backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and Data Pump, ensuring compliance with RTO/RPO objectives.
• Participate in incident response, on-call rotations, and root cause analysis for production database issues.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator in enterprise or managed services environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata (X8 or newer) and Oracle Standard Edition (SE2) on Linux (RHEL/OEL).
• Deep expertise in Oracle performance tuning using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and execution plan analysis tools.
• Proven experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and high-availability architectures.
• Strong background in Oracle patching cycles (PSU, RU, GI, Exadata patches) and change management processes.
• Proficiency in RMAN backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery testing.
• Strong scripting skills in Shell/Bash and PL/SQL; Python experience is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of Linux system administration in Oracle hosting environments.
• Experience with automation, CI/CD integration, and infrastructure-as-code practices is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to document technical processes and collaborate across teams.
• Oracle certification (OCP 19c or later) and cloud exposure (OCI or Azure) are strong advantages.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with annual bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage with employer contribution
• 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting employer match
• Generous paid time off plus 11 paid holidays
• Flexible remote work arrangements
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Career growth and mentoring opportunities within a dynamic technical organization
• Employee recognition programs and referral bonuses
• Optional employee stock purchase program with company match
• Wellness perks including pet insurance and employee discount platform
• Engaging culture with regular employee events and team initiatives.