Job Title: Senior Oracle DBA and Migration Specialist

Experience: 10-12 years

Location: Pune

Role Overview:

We are seeking a high-powered, critical-thinking Senior Oracle DBA and Migration Specialist to drive the complex migration of our core database tier from Oracle 19c to Oracle 26AI Autonomous Database (ADB). This role is embedded in a fast-moving, multi-cloud hosting migration out of on-premises/legacy environments into a contemporary infrastructure where Oracle workloads run via specialized fabric seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Azure.

As our sole or primary Oracle subject matter expert, you will not rely on manuals or Tier-1 support scripts. You must possess the native expertise to diagnose intricate performance anomalies across mixed workloads, configure complex third-party security integrations, and confidently challenge Oracle Support when resolving structural engine bugs.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Database Migration Cutover Execution:
- Orchestrate zero/near-zero downtime production cutovers using Oracle Zero Downtime Migration (ZDM)



and Oracle GoldenGate for continuous data replication and final synchronization
- Manage a multi-region deployment approach, setting up isolated dev, UAT, and Disaster Recovery (DR) targets without disrupting existing CI/CD pipelines
- Validate system functionality and execute rigorous shakeout/performance testing on Prod 2 staging regions prior to modifying production DNS records
2. Enterprise Key Management Security Integration:
- Take complete ownership of migrating a highly sensitive hardware-based HSM (Thales Luna Physical Appliance) to a cloud-based Luna Virtual HSM setup
- Ensure compliance with top-tier U.S. banking security requirements by maintaining a flawless, continuous authentication heartbeat between the Autonomous Database and the Virtual HSM to prevent database lockups
- Troubleshoot complex vendor interdependencies (Oracle vs. Thales Luna vs. Virtualization providers) to resolve caching, timeout, or ke

📌 Senior Oracle DBA Professional (Pune)
🏢 Ellicium Solutions
📍 Pune