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Key Responsibilities
Database Administration & Operations
• Design, install, configure, and administer Oracle databases (Oracle 12c/19c or later) in production, non production, DR, and high availability environments.
• Manage routine DBA activities including database provisioning, user/security management, patching, upgrades, backups, restores, and performance tuning.
• Monitor database health, capacity, and performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to meet SLA and uptime requirements.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies (RMAN, Data Guard, replication).
Cloud & Azure Database Management
• Support and administer Azure database services such as Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Azure VM based databases.
• Assist in database migrations from on premises Oracle or SQL platforms to Azure hosted solutions.
• Work with cloud architects to design secure, scalable, and cost optimized database solutions in Azure.
• Integrate databases with Azure services for monitoring, security, and automation.
Performance, Security & Compliance
• Perform advanced database performance tuning, query optimization, and index design.
• Implement and enforce database security best practices, including access control, encryption, auditing, and vulnerability remediation.
• Support regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements through proper documentation, logging, and governance controls.
High Availability, DR & Support
• Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery architectures for mission critical systems.
• Participate in on call support, incident response, root cause analysis, and post incident reporting.
• Support application go lives, production cutovers, and post deployment stabilization.
Collaboration & Documentation
• Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure engineers, cloud teams, and vendors to support end to end project delivery.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical oversight to junior DBAs or support teams.
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Required Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
• 10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands on expertise in Oracle Database administration (12c/19c or later).
• Experience with Oracle RMAN, Data Guard, ASM, and performance diagnostics.
• Working knowledge of Azure database platforms (Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, Azure VMs).
• Experience with database migrations, upgrades, and platform modernization initiatives.
• Proficiency with scripting and automation (Shell, PowerShell, or similar).
Soft Skills
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in ITIL based operational environments and project driven engagements.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Preferred / Nice to Have
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments (on premises + Azure).
• Exposure to Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure as code practices.
• Oracle, Microsoft Azure, or cloud architecture certifications.
• Experience supporting regulated or high availability environments (utilities, finance, healthcare). |
