Senior Oracle Database Administrator

About Tarento

Tarento is a fast-growing technology consulting company headquartered in Stockholm, with a strong presence in India and clients across the globe. We specialize in digital transformation, product engineering, and enterprise solutions, working across diverse industries including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Our teams combine Nordic values with Indian expertise to deliver innovative, scalable, and high-impact solutions.We're proud to be recognized as a

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Job Summary

We are seeking a

Senior Oracle Database Administrator

with strong hands-on experience in managing

Oracle databases (19c)

within the

Banking domain

. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, security, and reliability of mission-critical database environments while providing SME-level support and continuously improving database operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Oracle database installations, upgrades, and patching across environments.
• Monitor and tune database performance to meet SLA and business requirements.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis, especially on Oracle 19c.
• Design, implement, and maintain database structures aligned with business needs.
• Configure and manage RMAN backups, restore strategies, and ongoing maintenance.
• Implement and support Data Guard and Data Guard Broker for high availability and disaster recovery.
• Perform data recovery operations and manage Flash Recovery Area (FRA) usage effectively.
• Ensure database security through password policies, encryption, access controls, and firewall configurations.
• Monitor application-to-database interactions to ensure optimal performance and error-free execution.
• Manage database replication and configure client connectivity as required.
• Monitor system and database resource utilization to proactively prevent performance degradation.
• Perform manual backups to external storage when required (tape/optical devices).
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database design, development, and maintenance activities.
• Work closely with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to support deployments and releases.
• Provide SME-level support during critical incidents, audits, and escalations.
  

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Database Administration (19c).
• In-depth knowledge of:
• Oracle performance tuning and monitoring
• RMAN backup and recovery
• Data Guard & Data Guard Broker
• Flash Recovery Area (FRA)
• Good understanding of Linux server administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Shell scripting and PL/SQL scripting.
• Experience with DevOps build tools, particularly Azure Pipelines, in conjunction with Oracle deployments.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds DPA, Redgate Monitor, and Dynatrace is an added advantage.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or Perl is a plus.
  

Soft Skills & Behavioral Attributes

• Ability to quickly grasp and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Proactive mindset with a strong appetite to learn new technologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure banking environment.
  

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience supporting Banking or Financial Services database environments.
• Exposure to highly regulated, mission-critical systems with strict compliance requirements.