Database Administrator

Role & responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databases in production and development environments.
• Perform advanced performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
• Manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Oracle RAC, Data Guard, SQL Server Always On, Log Shipping, etc.).
• Implement and maintain backup and recovery strategies using RMAN, Data Pump, and SQL Server native tools.
• Monitor database health and proactively resolve issues to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Automate routine tasks using PL/SQL, T-SQL, PowerShell, and shell scripting.
• Collaborate with application developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.
• Lead database migrations, upgrades, and patching activities.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, data governance, and audit requirements.
• Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in database administration with strong hands-on expertise in both Oracle (12c/19c/21c) and SQL Server (2016/2019/2022).
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, and database performance tuning techniques.
• Experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and SQL Server Always On Availability Groups.
• Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Familiarity with database monitoring tools (OEM, SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, etc.).
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Azure, AWS RDS).
• Exposure to DevOps practices and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins).
• Knowledge of other database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) is a plus.