Senior Oracle Database Administrator

HCLTech; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to manage enterprise database platforms. The roles involve overseeing architecture, ensuring availability, and driving automation initiatives while leading a team of DBAs. This position requires expertise in multiple Oracle versions and best practices in database management.

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing enterprise Oracle databases.
• Experience with Oracle 11g, 12c, and 19c.
• Strong leadership and team mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and optimization of Oracle database platforms.
• Ensure 24/7 availability through incident management.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation and SOPs.

Skills

Database Administration

Performance Tuning

SQL Optimization

Disaster Recovery

Automation Initiatives

Job description

Salary Range : CAD 110,000 - 116,000 yearly

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the architecture, administration, and optimization of enterprise Oracle database platforms (including Oracle 11g, 12c, 19c).

Define and enforce best practices for high availability, disaster recovery, data retention, and compliance.

Manage and mentor a team of Oracle DBAs and collaborate with cross-functional IT and business teams.

Drive automation initiatives for database deployment, backup / recovery, patching, and monitoring.

Oversee performance tuning, SQL optimization, and capacity planning.

Ensure 24 / 7 availability of mission-critical databases through proactive monitoring and incident management.

Manage Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and GoldenGate environments.

Develop and maintain operational documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge base articles.

Evaluate and recommend new tools, upgrades, and database technologies aligned with business goals.

Ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., encryption, auditing, user access policies).

Report regularly to leadership on KPIs, system health, risks, and project progress.

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