Our client needs a senior Oracle Database Engineer to run mission-critical production databases and automate Oracle DBA operations using up-to-date DevOps and scripting. This is hands-on work. It’s rapid. It’s high stakes. And you’ll juggle multiple projects at once.
Key Responsibilities
Administer and support enterprise-scale Oracle databases in production
Design and maintain Oracle RAC and Data Guard architectures
Handle patching, upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning
Manage backup and recovery using RMAN
Monitor databases via Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
Support cloud deployments on OCI and AWS
Automate repetitive DBA tasks using Ansible, Git, and scripting
Work with Agile delivery teams across parallel projects
Ensure stability, security, and high availability in regulated setups
Mandatory Technical Skills (Non-Negotiable)
8+ years in large enterprise environments
Strong hands-on expertise in:
Oracle Database Administration
Oracle RAC
Oracle Data Guard
Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
RMAN (Backup & Recovery)
Patching & upgrades
Performance tuning & optimisation
Database migrations
- Solid experience with OCI and AWS
Strong SQL and/or PL/SQL
Strong Unix/Linux administration
Experience in Agile delivery models
Proven automation using:
Ansible
Git
Bash and/or Python
Nice to Have (Good bonus, not a deal-breaker)
Jenkins and Groovy
Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
Exposure to other database technologies
Banking / financial services experience
Behavioural Competencies
Calm under pressure in production environments
Solid communication (clear, crisp, professional)
High ownership and self-management
Can handle multiple projects without drama (or at least without breaking things)