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We are seeking a Senior Oracle Database Engineer to support enterprise technology projects, focusing on Oracle performance tuning and DBA automation. The role involves administering Oracle databases in production and non-production environments, managing high availability architectures (RAC, Dataguard), executing backup and recovery (RMAN), handling patching and upgrades, and utilizing Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM). Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS is required. Automation of DBA tasks using tools like Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform, and Groovy, along with scripting in Bash and Python, is key. The position requires working within Agile delivery teams and providing production support, including out-of-hours and weekends. A Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and 8+ years of Oracle DBA experience are necessary.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related field, with 8+ years of Oracle DBA experience in large organizations. Must have excellent hands-on knowledge of Oracle RAC, Dataguard, RMAN, OEM, database patching, performance tuning, and migration methodologies. Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and Unix/Linux is essential, along with good knowledge of Agile practices and scripting languages like Bash and Python.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
IT - Software & Web Development
Company Industry
Software & Internet Services
About the role
We are hiring a senior Oracle database engineer to support enterprise technology projects with a strong focus on Oracle performance tuning and DBA automation. This role sits within a fast paced delivery environment, working across multiple projects concurrently, and requires resilience under pressure including occasional out of hours and weekend support.
Key responsibilities
Administer and support Oracle databases across production and non production environments
Own end to end performance tuning at SQL and database level
Manage high availability architecture including Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Oracle Dataguard
Execute backup and recovery operations using Recovery Manager (RMAN)
Handle database patching cycles and version upgrades
Administer environments through Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
Operate and support databases across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS
Automate recurring DBA tasks using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform and Groovy
Lead or support database migration projects
Write and maintain scripts in Bash and Python to support operational efficiency
Work within Agile delivery teams, collaborating across multiple simultaneous projects
Provide production support during out of hours and weekends as required
Required qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or related field
8+ years of Oracle DBA experience in large organizations
Excellent hands on knowledge of Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC)
Excellent hands on knowledge of Oracle Dataguard
Excellent hands on knowledge of RMAN
Excellent hands on knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
Excellent knowledge of database patching processes
Excellent knowledge of SQL and database performance tuning
Excellent knowledge of database migration methodologies
Working knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS
Good knowledge of SQL and/or PL/SQL
Good knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems
Good knowledge of Agile working practices
Good knowledge of scripting languages, Bash and Python
Preferred qualifications
Relevant Oracle certifications
Banking or analytical database background
Knowledge of Ansible and Git
Knowledge of Jenkins and Groovy
Knowledge of Terraform
Behavioral competencies
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Strong professional communication skills
Self managed and self organized working style
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
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