Oracle Database Administrator

Role

Oracle DBA

Required Technical Skill Set

Oracle Database Administrator

Desired Experience Range

8-12 Years

Location of Requirement

Kolkata

Must-Have

• 1015 years of experience in Oracle Database Administration.
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle versions 12c, 19c, and 21c.
• Experience with RAC (Real Application Clusters) and ASM (Automatic Storage Management).
• Proficient in RMAN backup and recovery strategies.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Data Guard for high availability and disaster recovery.
• Hands-on experience in performance tuning and query optimization.
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for monitoring and management.
• Experience with patching, upgrades, and database cloning.
• Solid understanding of Unix/Linux system administration related to Oracle.
• Proficiency in writing complex PL/SQL scripts and shell scripting for automation.
• Experience in handling large-scale database environments (multi-TB).
• Good communication skills with both technical and management teams

Good-to-Have

• Exposure to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Autonomous Databases.
• Experience with GoldenGate or other replication tools.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL or MySQL and Mongo DB administration.
• Experience in database security auditing and compliance.
• Familiarity with Ansible, Terraform, or other IaC tools for database deployment automation.
• Exposure to containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) in relation to databases.
• Oracle certifications (e.g., OCP, OCM) are a strong plus.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management procedures.

Role descriptions / Expectations from the Role

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and troubleshooting of Oracle databases across various versions (including Oracle 12c/19c/21c).
• The candidate should have experience working in high-availability environments and demonstrate strong skills in automation, security, and compliance.
• Perform periodic maintenance / patching as required
• Monitor database performance and perform proactive tuning.
• Manage backup and recovery using RMAN and Oracle Recovery Manager strategies.
• Define and implement best practices and automation initiatives.
• Lead database migration projects (on-prem to cloud / version upgrades).