Senior Oracle Database Specialist

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,400+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Oracle Database Specialist to lead the design, architecture, and performance optimization of enterprise-scale Oracle database environments supporting high-volume OLTP systems. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in database modernization initiatives, migration projects, and ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance across mission-critical applications.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Dallas, TX/Pittsburgh, PA is $115k - $125k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design and define Oracle database architecture and schema design for high-volume OLTP environments.
• Establish and maintain database scalability, reliability, and performance standards.
• Lead database modernization and migration initiatives, including upgrades and cloud or infrastructure transitions.
• Optimize database performance through tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable database solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to offshore and distributed teams.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in database security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Troubleshoot complex database issues and implement proactive solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to database architecture and standards.

Requirements:

• Experienced in working with Oracle Database technologies.
• Strong expertise in Oracle database architecture, schema design, and performance tuning.
• Experience supporting high-volume OLTP systems.
• Hands-on experience with database migration, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and database performance diagnostics tools.
• Experience collaborating with offshore teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and high availability architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or OCI) for database deployments.
• Experience with automation, monitoring tools, and DevOps practices.
• Oracle certifications are a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and mentoring abilities.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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