Lead Oracle DBA

Work with a world class team to provide enterprise-wide, Oracle Database Administration support for production systems and provide DBA services to application development teams, including database design, database generation, coding, and database production support. Provide DBA support with a high degree of customer service, technical expertise, and timeliness. Provide accurate and creative solutions to user problems of moderate nature to ensure user productivity.

Highly Skilled and extensive experience in Oracle RAC 19c , ASM Data Guard, RMAN, DR drill, OEM

Education: Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced certifications in Oracle (e.g., Oracle DBA OCP, OCM) are a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Oracle database administration, with at least 3 years in a team lead or supervisory role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle database versions (12c, 19c, or later) in enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of database architecture, data modeling, performance tuning, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale databases, including clustering (RAC), data guard, and replication technologies.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Python, PowerShell).
  • Strong knowledge of Oracle tools (e.g., RMAN, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Data Pump, GoldenGate).
  • Familiarity with cloud-based Oracle services (e.g., Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Autonomous Database).
  • Experience with database monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting tools.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Oracle DBAs, providing guidance and support in database administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Define clear goals, objectives, and KPIs for the team to ensure high performance and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities for team members.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the team.

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Oracle database systems, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
• Manage backups, recovery, patch management, and ensure that databases are operating efficiently and securely.
• Proactively monitor database health and performance, identifying issues before they impact business operations.
• Perform database tuning and optimization to enhance system performance and reduce downtime.

• Act as an escalation point for complex database issues, providing troubleshooting expertise and resolving incidents quickly.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans and ensure their effectiveness during drills or actual events.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring database issues and implement long-term solutions.

• Maintain accurate documentation on database configurations, architecture, procedures, and operational best practices.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on database health, performance metrics, and any major issues or risks.

Career Level - IC4

As a Senior Database Administrator, leading a Team, you are instrumental in researching, evaluating, designing, testing, recommending, and planning implementation of new versions of Oracle database and database tools. May act as a team lead during database implementations and for system operation and maintenance.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Oracle DBAs, providing guidance and support in database administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Define clear goals, objectives, and KPIs for the team to ensure high performance and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities for team members.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the team.