Database Administrators

As an Oracle Exadata Technical Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the architecture, deployment, performance, and availability of Oracle databases running on Oracle Exadata (19c). You will lead a team of DBAs, provide expert-level support and performance tuning, and ensure the optimal utilization of Exadata engineered systems across production and non-production environments. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the architecture, implementation, and administration of Oracle Exadata systems (X7/X8/X9/X10) running Oracle Database 19c. - Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and capacity planning of Exadata environments. - Manage and support Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and GoldenGate configurations. - Perform patching (Grid Infrastructure, DB, and Exadata firmware), one-off fixes, and quarterly PSU/ RU updates. - Optimize storage and compute usage via cell offloading, smart scans, Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC), and IORM. - Troubleshoot performance issues using AWR, ASH, OEM, SQL Monitor, and Exadata logs. - Oversee and guide database cloning, refresh, and migration activities using RMAN and Data Pump. - Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to support new project rollouts, upgrades, and go-lives. - Provide hands-on leadership in incident resolution, root cause analysis, and preventive maintenance. - Lead efforts around disaster recovery drills, Exadata snapshot creation, and backups/restore validation. - Maintain and enforce IT security policies, user access management, and auditing. - Document architecture, configuration, SOPs, and knowledge transfer to junior DBAs. - Provide on-call support for critical production databases and coordinate L2/L3 issue resolution with Oracle Support (MOS/SR). Qualification Required: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - Oracle Exadata certification is preferred. - Minimum of 8 years of experience in Oracle database administration, including Exadata systems. - Proficiency in Oracle Database 19c, RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and GoldenGate. - Strong knowledge of performance tuning, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery. - Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. (Note: Additional details of the company were not provided in the job description.),