Job Description:

Oracle Application DBA

The Oracle Application DBA is responsible for managing and maintaining Oracle databases to ensure their performance, reliability, security, and availability. This role involves the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of databases that support various applications and systems. The DBA will engage in performance tuning, backup and recovery, database configuration, and upgrades. This position demands profound technical expertise and the ability to work in a dynamic environment with diverse database management systems.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Database Maintenance and Management: Oversee the configuration, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of database software and related components to ensure database reliability, availability, and performance.
• Performance Tuning and Optimization: Perform database tuning, performance monitoring, and optimization using various techniques to ensure efficient database operation.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution: Diagnose and resolve database issues promptly, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining high availability.
• Backup and Recovery: Manage database backups, recoveries, and disaster recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and availability.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure databases meet compliance, security, and confidentiality standards by managing access controls, applying necessary patches, and monitoring for vulnerabilities.
• Automation and CI/CD: Design and execute processes to perform upgrades and other maintenance tasks using tools like Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Cloud Integration: Utilize cloud platforms such as Azure for database management and infrastructure services.
• Data Replication: Implement and manage data replication solutions using Oracle GoldenGate.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Database, Data Management, or Engineering roles.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in high volume/high transaction data administration.
• 4+ years of experience with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• 4+ years of experience in performance tuning and database monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience managing NoSQL databases such as Cassandra, MongoDB, or CosmosDB.
• 2+ years of experience in the architecture and design of data systems using multiple data platforms.
• 2+ years of experience with Redis, SOLR/ElasticStack.
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux command line.
• Experience with Oracle GoldenGate for data replication.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum/Kanban development teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the demonstrated ability to present complex technical information clearly to peers, developers, and senior leaders.

Technical Skills:

• Databases: Cassandra, PostgreSQL, CosmosDB, MongoDB, Oracle.
• Messaging and Caching: Redis.
• Search and Monitoring: Solr, ElasticStack, Prometheus/Grafana.
• CI/CD and Containerization: Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Data Replication: Oracle GoldenGate.
• Cloud Platforms: Azure.
• Patching and Vulnerability Management: Applying database patches and managing vulnerabilities to maintain security and performance.

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