Senior Oracle Database Engineer

Global Software Solutions Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Software Solutions Group seeks a Senior Oracle Database Engineer to support enterprise projects with a focus on performance tuning and DBA automation. The role involves working across multiple projects, requiring resilience and occasional after-hours support.

You will administer production and non-production databases, tune SQL and database performance, and manage RAC, Dataguard, and RMAN operations while leveraging OCI/AWS and OEM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of Oracle DBA experience in large organizations.
• Hands-on knowledge of Oracle RAC.
• Hands-on knowledge of Oracle Dataguard.
• Hands-on knowledge of RMAN.
• Hands-on knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Knowledge of database patching processes.
• Knowledge of SQL and database performance tuning.
• Knowledge of database migration methodologies.
• Knowledge of OCI and AWS.
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of Agile working practices.
• Knowledge of scripting languages Bash and Python.

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 RAC and Dataguard.
• Execute backup and recovery operations using RMAN.
• Handle database patching cycles and version upgrades.
• Administer environments through OEM.
• Operate and support databases across OCI and AWS.
• Automate recurring DBA tasks using Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform and Groovy.
• Lead or support database migration projects.
• Write and maintain Bash and Python scripts to support operational efficiency.
• Work within Agile delivery teams across multiple projects.
• Provide production support during out of hours and weekends as required.

Skills

Oracle DBA

SQL Performance Tuning

RAC

Dataguard

RMAN

OEM

OCI/AWS

Bash Scripting

Python Scripting

Automation

Unix/Linux

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible

Jenkins

Terraform

Groovy

Oracle OEM

RMAN

OCI

AWS

Job description

Job Description:

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

• Bachelors 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