Technology Engineer (Oracle DBA + Automation)

GSSTech Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Oracle DBA + Automation Engineer to manage and automate Oracle database operations in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 6 years' experience in Oracle DBA within large organizations, ideally with a background in banking. Key responsibilities include database administration, implementing Oracle RAC and Dataguard, and using modern DevOps tools for automation. Candidates must possess strong technical skills and the ability to perform under pressure across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science is essential.
• 6+ years in Oracle database administration is essential.
• Relevant certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer Oracle databases in production and non-production environments.
• Design and implement Oracle RAC and Dataguard.
• Automate DBA tasks using Ansible and Terraform.

Skills

Oracle DBA

SQL

PL/SQL

Unix/Linux OS

Agile methodology

Ansible

Git

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

AWS

RMAN

Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)

Jenkins

Terraform

Job description

Location: Onsite (Work from Office is mandatory all days)

Experience: Minimum 6 years

Industry: Preferably Banking or Large Organizations

Role Overview:

The Oracle DBA + Automation Engineer will be responsible for supporting technology projects by managing Oracle databases and automating routine DBA tasks using modern DevOps tools. The ideal candidate should be highly proficient in Oracle database administration and comfortable working in high-pressure environments across multiple projects. Out-of-hours and weekend availability may occasionally be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support Oracle databases in production and non-production environments.
• Design and implement Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Dataguard.
• Perform Oracle database patching, backup & recovery using RMAN.
• Monitor, optimize, and tune performance of Oracle databases.
• Manage and automate database tasks using Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform, and Groovy.
• Migrate databases between environments including on-premise to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS.
• Utilize Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for comprehensive database monitoring.
• Contribute to automation initiatives, reducing manual efforts in DBA operations.
• Work in Agile teams and deliver in iterative development models.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science – Essential
• Relevant industry certifications – Desirable

Experience:

• 6+ years in Oracle database administration within large organizations – Essential
• Previous experience in banking or financial services – Desirable

Technical Skills – Must Have:

• Oracle DBA (Administration, Backup/Recovery, Patching)
• Oracle RAC & Dataguard
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS
• Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
• RMAN (Recovery Manager)
• SQL and PL/SQL
• Unix/Linux OS
• Agile methodology
• Ansible and Git
• Bash or Python scripting

Technical Skills – Good to Have:

• Jenkins and Groovy scripting
• Terraform
• Other databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong professional and communication skills
• Ability to self-manage tasks and time
• Comfort with managing multiple concurrent projects