Skills
Required
database
transunion
devops
oracle
troubleshooting
tuning
analysis
patching
design
replication
backup
strategies
automate
leadership
support
optimization
evaluation
postgresql
compliance
security
audit
data
governance
exadata
goldengate
grid
sql
scripting
python
perl
automation
ansible
terraform
monitoring
kanban
agile
certification
management
Job
Description
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We are seeking a Lead Database Engineer to join our DevOps organization. This role is ideal for a seasoned Oracle expert who thrives in complex, mature environments and is passionate about modernization and operational excellence. You will play a critical role in maintaining the health of our on-prem Oracle infrastructure while helping guide our transition toward open-source and cloud-native database technologies. What You'll Bring: Serve as the primary SME for Oracle database troubleshooting , performance tuning, and root cause analysis in a high-availability environment. Lead and execute various DB activities such as database upgrades, patching, and migrations . Design and implement replication, backup, and disaster recovery strategies . Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to automate database operations and integrate with CI/CD pipelines. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior DBAs and engineers. Partner with application teams to support deployments, schema changes, and performance optimization. Contribute to the strategic roadmap for database modernization, including evaluation and adoption of PostgreSQL and cloud-native solutions. Ensure compliance with security, audit, and data governance requirements. Impact You'll Make: 10+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA in enterprise environments. Proven expertise in troubleshooting and performance tuning of complex Oracle systems. Deep knowledge of Oracle technologies: RAC, DataGuard, ASM, Exadata, Goldengate, CDB/PDB, Grid Control . Strong SQL and PL/SQL skills; experience with scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, or Perl) . Experience with PostgreSQL and/or cloud-native databases (e.g., Aurora, RDS) is a strong plus. Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and monitoring platforms. Comfortable working in a Kanban/SAFe Agile environment. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification required. This is a remote position which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management. TransUnion Job Title Lead Engineer, Database Engineering
