Database Administrator

Job Description

Job Description: Install, configure, administer, and maintain Oracle database environments. Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance tuning solutions. Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning using Oracle RMAN. Ensure database availability, reliability, security, and integrity across production and non-production environments. Manage database upgrades, patching, and migration activities with minimal downtime. Create, optimize, and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and PL/SQL packages. Monitor database storage, capacity planning, and resource utilization. Implement and maintain database security policies, user roles, and access controls. Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, errors, and performance issues promptly. Support application deployment by providing database-related changes and configurations. Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and infrastructure teams to ensure optimal database performance. Develop and maintain database documentation, operational procedures, and technical standards. Ensure compliance with organizational security, audit, and governance requirements. Participate in on-call support and respond to critical database incidents when required. Continuously evaluate and recommend database improvements, automation, and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum 4–5 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator (DBA). Strong experience with Oracle Database Administration (11g, 12c, 19c, or later versions). Proficient in SQL, PL/SQL, and database performance tuning. Experience in database installation, configuration, migration, upgrade, and patch management. Strong knowledge of backup and recovery using Oracle RMAN. Experience with Oracle Data Guard, Oracle RAC, and ASM is an advantage. Familiarity with database security, user access management, and data encryption. Experience in monitoring database health, troubleshooting, and resolving performance issues. Knowledge of database replication, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions. Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems and shell scripting. Experience with database monitoring and administration tools. Understanding of ITIL processes and change management is a plus. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.