Senior Technology Engineer Oracle DBA

Location: Dubai, UAE

Experience: 8+ Years

Job Overview

We are looking for Senior Oracle Database Engineer to support technology projects across enterprise environments. The role requires strong expertise in Oracle database administration and performance tuning, combined with a strong interest in automating repetitive DBA activities using modern automation technologies.

The successful candidate will work across multiple projects simultaneously and should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, including occasional out-of-hours and weekend support as required.

Key Responsibilities

Oracle Database Administration

• Administer and support Oracle databases, including:
• Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC)
• Oracle Data Guard
• Manage database operations across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS.
• Administer and monitor databases using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Perform database backup and recovery activities using RMAN.
  

• Perform database patching and migrations.
• Conduct SQL and database-level performance tuning.
• Identify and resolve database performance issues.
• Maintain database reliability and operational stability across technology projects.
  
  

• Automate repetitive Oracle DBA activities using modern automation technologies.
• Develop and maintain automation using:
• Ansible
• Jenkins
• Terraform
• Groovy
• Contribute to improving operational efficiency through automation.
  

• Work across multiple technology projects simultaneously.
• Operate effectively under pressure and support critical activities when required.
• Provide occasional out-of-hours and weekend support based on operational requirements.
  
  

• 8+ years of Oracle database engineering experience within large organizations.
• Excellent knowledge of:
• Oracle Database Administration
• Oracle RAC
• Oracle Data Guard
• Oracle Enterprise Manager
• RMAN
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS.
• Strong expertise in:
• Database patching
• Database migration
• SQL tuning
• Database performance tuning
• Good knowledge of SQL and/or PL/SQL.
• Good understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Scripting experience using Bash and Python.
• Good knowledge of Agile working practices.
• Desirable experience with:
• Ansible
• Git
• Jenkins
• Groovy
• Terraform
• Banking and Managing Analytical Database experience is desirable.
• Relevant professional certifications are desirable.