OCI - Oracle DBA Administrator - Senior Associate

We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) with experience in both on-premises environments and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in administering, configuring, and maintaining Oracle Databases, as well as proficiency with Oracle GoldenGate (GG) for real-time data replication and integration solutions.

Database Administration (On-Premises & OCI)

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Oracle Database instances (versions 12c, 19c, or later) across on-premises and OCI environments.
• Cross platform migrations from Solaris, AIX, Windows to Linux.
• Working experience on Exadata, ExaCS, DBCS and ADB.
• Implement and manage high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and restore strategies using Oracle Data Guard, RMAN, and OCI-native tools.
• Perform regular database health checks, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• Manage users, roles, privileges, and security policies ensuring compliance with organizational and industry standards.
• Monitor and resolve database incidents, performance issues, and proactively optimize database operations.
• Automate routine maintenance tasks using scripts or automation tools.
• Support migration of databases from on-premises to OCI, including planning and execution of lift-and-shift and re-platforming initiatives.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), configuration, and topology.
  
  

• Install, configure, and manage Oracle GoldenGate for real-time data replication, integration, and transformation between heterogeneous environments (on-prem, cloud, hybrid).
• Design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions leveraging GoldenGate.
• Monitor and troubleshoot GoldenGate processes, latency, and performance issues.
• Perform upgrades, patching, and maintenance of GoldenGate infrastructure.
• Work closely with application and business teams to support data synchronization, CDC (Change Data Capture), and data migration projects.
  
  

• Work collaboratively with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to support business and project requirements.
• Develop and deliver knowledge transfer sessions for peers and business stakeholders.
• Work closely with oracle support on technical challenges.
  
  

• 5+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA with solid experience in both on-premises and OCI cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Database versions 12c, 19c, and Oracle Cloud Database services.
• Proficiency in Oracle GoldenGate installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong experience with database backup/recovery, Data Guard, RMAN, and performance tuning.
• Scripting skills in Shell, Python, or PowerShell.
• Good understanding of network, storage, and cloud security concepts.
• Experience with database patching, upgrades, and migrations.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  
  

• Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
• Oracle Goldengate Implementation Certified Professional.
• OCI Associate architect or professional certification.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments or non-Oracle database platforms.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Exposure to Oracle Autonomous Database and Exadata.