Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Description:

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Oracle database environments.

• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance tuning solutions.

• Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning using Oracle RMAN.

• Ensure database availability, reliability, security, and integrity across production and non-production environments.

• Manage database upgrades, patching, and migration activities with minimal downtime.

• Create, optimize, and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and PL/SQL packages.

• Monitor database storage, capacity planning, and resource utilization.

• Implement and maintain database security policies, user roles, and access controls.

• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, errors, and performance issues promptly.

• Support application deployment by providing database-related changes and configurations.

• Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and infrastructure teams to ensure optimal database performance.

• Develop and maintain database documentation, operational procedures, and technical standards.

• Ensure compliance with organizational security, audit, and governance requirements.

• Participate in on-call support and respond to critical database incidents when required.

• Continuously evaluate and recommend database improvements, automation, and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum 4–5 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator (DBA).

• Strong experience with Oracle Database Administration (11g, 12c, 19c, or later versions).

• Proficient in SQL, PL/SQL, and database performance tuning.

• Experience in database installation, configuration, migration, upgrade, and patch management.

• Strong knowledge of backup and recovery using Oracle RMAN.

• Experience with Oracle Data Guard, Oracle RAC, and ASM is an advantage.

• Familiarity with database security, user access management, and data encryption.

• Experience in monitoring database health, troubleshooting, and resolving performance issues.

• Knowledge of database replication, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions.

• Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems and shell scripting.

• Experience with database monitoring and administration tools.

• Understanding of ITIL processes and change management is a plus.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.