Oracle DBA Technical Architect

Oracle DBA Lead

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of Oracle database solutions, ensuring they meet client needs for performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to create Oracle database strategies that align with business objectives.
• Evaluate new Oracle technologies, tools, and practices to improve database management and system performance.
• Lead and mentor a team of Oracle DBAs, providing technical guidance, leadership, and support for ongoing development.
• Manage and coordinate the activities of the DBA team to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of database solutions.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set goals for professional development, and ensure continuous knowledge sharing and learning within the team.
• Oversee the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of Oracle database systems for complex enterprise applications.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in database management, including performance tuning, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Manage the entire delivery lifecycle of Oracle database projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality expectations are met.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with database systems and project delivery.
• Lead efforts to ensure optimal performance, availability, and scalability of Oracle databases in production environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance issues, database failures, and operational challenges.
• Proactively recommend and implement tuning strategies for databases to meet business requirements.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, ensuring high-level technical advice, support, and direction on Oracle database matters.
• Engage in client-facing activities such as workshops, presentations, and solution demos.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business needs into effective database solutions.

• Education:

  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (Masters degree preferred).

• Experience:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience working with Oracle databases, including extensive knowledge of architecture, configuration, and optimization.
• Proven leadership experience, with a strong track record of managing technical teams and delivering Oracle database solutions.
• In-depth experience with high-availability Oracle solutions (RAC, Data Guard, GoldenGate, etc.), cloud-based Oracle platforms (OCI), and Oracle Exadata environments.
• Extensive experience in performance tuning, database migrations, backups, recovery, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in managing large-scale database projects, particularly in complex and mission-critical environments.

• Technical Skills:

• Expert-level knowledge of Oracle Database technologies, including Oracle 19c/21c, RAC, ASM, Data Guard, GoldenGate, and SQL tuning.
• Proficiency with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle Cloud databases.
• Familiarity with automation tools and database management frameworks.
• Expertise in database security and compliance (encryption, auditing, user management).
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Shell, Python, or SQL for database automation and management.