Senior Oracle Database Engineer

About the role

We are hiring a senior Oracle database engineer to support enterprise technology projects with a strong focus on Oracle performance tuning and DBA automation. This role sits within a fast paced delivery environment, working across multiple projects concurrently, and requires resilience under pressure including occasional out of hours and weekend support.

Key responsibilities

Administer and support Oracle databases across production and non production environments

Own end to end performance tuning at SQL and database level

Manage high availability architecture including Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Oracle Dataguard

Execute backup and recovery operations using Recovery Manager (RMAN)

Handle database patching cycles and version upgrades

Administer environments through Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)

Operate and support databases across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS

Automate recurring DBA tasks using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform and Groovy

Lead or support database migration projects

Write and maintain scripts in Bash and Python to support operational efficiency

Work within Agile delivery teams, collaborating across multiple simultaneous projects

Provide production support during out of hours and weekends as required

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or related field

8+ years of Oracle DBA experience in large organizations

Excellent hands on knowledge of Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC)

Excellent hands on knowledge of Oracle Dataguard

Excellent hands on knowledge of RMAN

Excellent hands on knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)

Excellent knowledge of database patching processes

Excellent knowledge of SQL and database performance tuning

Excellent knowledge of database migration methodologies

Working knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS

Good knowledge of SQL and/or PL/SQL

Good knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems

Good knowledge of Agile working practices

Good knowledge of scripting languages, Bash and Python

Preferred qualifications

Relevant Oracle certifications

Banking or analytical database background

Knowledge of Ansible and Git

Knowledge of Jenkins and Groovy

Knowledge of Terraform

Behavioral competencies

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Strong professional communication skills

Self managed and self organized working style

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously