Job Description
**Job Description**
**Job Summary**
This role combines database management and development responsibilities. The candidate will design, maintain, and optimize databases while also developing automation scripts, tools, and integrations to improve system performance and reliability. The role requires strong expertise in Oracle Database, proficiency in scripting or programming languages (such as Python, Shell), and a solid understanding of performance tuning, backup strategies, and DevOps practices. A technically versatile professional who can manage databases efficiently while contributing to development and automation initiatives.
**Responsibilities**
**Key Responsibilities**
Manage, monitor, and optimize Oracle and Exadata databases to deliver high availability, scalability, and peak performance.
Design and implement automation for database maintenance, monitoring, incident resolution, and reporting using Python, Shell, or PowerShell.
Conduct performance tuning, including query optimization, index strategy, and database configuration fine-tuning.
Develop, validate, and maintain robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical environments.
Lead incident and problem management for complex database issues, performing deep root-cause analysis and implementing preventive controls.
Execute capacity planning, storage optimization, and resource utilization analysis to support business and application growth.
Collaborate with application, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to design efficient database architectures and contribute to data modeling discussions.
Promote continuous improvement by researching and adopting emerging technologies, automation frameworks, and performance engineering practices.
**Qualifications & Skills**
**Mandatory**
6+ years of hands-on experience in database administration, monitoring, automation, and performance engineering.
Expert-level experience in Oracle Exadata administration, including performance tuning, storage optimization, patching, and security.
Strong proficiency in high-availability database architectures (clustering, replication, Always On, DR solutions).
Deep understanding of SQL, indexing, query optimization, locking, transaction management, and DB internals.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex database performance, reliability, and scalability issues.
Strong experience designing and implementing backup, recovery, and DR strategies.
Hands-on experience with scripting and automation (Python, Shell, PowerShell).
Ability to thrive in high-stakes, 24x7 operational environments with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
**Good-to-Have**
Exposure to cloud-based database solutions (OCI, AWS, Azure).
Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible).
Experience with data modeling or supporting application development teams.
Certifications in Oracle Database, Exadata, or Cloud technologies.
Experience with database observability and APM tools.
**Self-Assessment Questions**
Candidates can use these questions to assess their fit for the role:
Have I administered and optimized Oracle Exadata environments at a deep, expert level—including performance tuning, storage optimization, and security?
Do I have at least 8 years of hands-on experience managing production databases with strong skills in monitoring, automation, and troubleshooting?
Can I design and implement robust high-availability, backup, recovery, and DR solutions in mission-critical 24x7 environments?
Am I proficient in SQL, query tuning, indexing strategies, and understanding database internals to solve complex performance issues?
Do I have strong scripting skills (Python/Shell/PowerShell) and experience building automation to improve efficiency and reduce errors?
Career Level - IC3
**About Us**
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s challenges. We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.
We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing [email protected] or by calling +1 888 404 2494 in the United States.
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
**Job Summary**
This role combines database management and development responsibilities. The candidate will design, maintain, and optimize databases while also developing automation scripts, tools, and integrations to improve system performance and reliability. The role requires strong expertise in Oracle Database, proficiency in scripting or programming languages (such as Python, Shell), and a solid understanding of performance tuning, backup strategies, and DevOps practices. A technically versatile professional who can manage databases efficiently while contributing to development and automation initiatives.
**Responsibilities**
**Key Responsibilities**
Manage, monitor, and optimize Oracle and Exadata databases to deliver high availability, scalability, and peak performance.
Design and implement automation for database maintenance, monitoring, incident resolution, and reporting using Python, Shell, or PowerShell.
Conduct performance tuning, including query optimization, index strategy, and database configuration fine-tuning.
Develop, validate, and maintain robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical environments.
Lead incident and problem management for complex database issues, performing deep root-cause analysis and implementing preventive controls.
Execute capacity planning, storage optimization, and resource utilization analysis to support business and application growth.
Collaborate with application, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to design efficient database architectures and contribute to data modeling discussions.
Promote continuous improvement by researching and adopting emerging technologies, automation frameworks, and performance engineering practices.
**Qualifications & Skills**
**Mandatory**
6+ years of hands-on experience in database administration, monitoring, automation, and performance engineering.
Expert-level experience in Oracle Exadata administration, including performance tuning, storage optimization, patching, and security.
Strong proficiency in high-availability database architectures (clustering, replication, Always On, DR solutions).
Deep understanding of SQL, indexing, query optimization, locking, transaction management, and DB internals.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex database performance, reliability, and scalability issues.
Strong experience designing and implementing backup, recovery, and DR strategies.
Hands-on experience with scripting and automation (Python, Shell, PowerShell).
Ability to thrive in high-stakes, 24x7 operational environments with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
**Good-to-Have**
Exposure to cloud-based database solutions (OCI, AWS, Azure).
Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible).
Experience with data modeling or supporting application development teams.
Certifications in Oracle Database, Exadata, or Cloud technologies.
Experience with database observability and APM tools.
**Self-Assessment Questions**
Candidates can use these questions to assess their fit for the role:
Have I administered and optimized Oracle Exadata environments at a deep, expert level—including performance tuning, storage optimization, and security?
Do I have at least 8 years of hands-on experience managing production databases with strong skills in monitoring, automation, and troubleshooting?
Can I design and implement robust high-availability, backup, recovery, and DR solutions in mission-critical 24x7 environments?
Am I proficient in SQL, query tuning, indexing strategies, and understanding database internals to solve complex performance issues?
Do I have strong scripting skills (Python/Shell/PowerShell) and experience building automation to improve efficiency and reduce errors?
Career Level - IC3
**About Us**
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s challenges. We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.
We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing [email protected] or by calling +1 888 404 2494 in the United States.
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
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