Database Administrator (Oracle)

Lean Solutions Group; Medellín; Hybrid; COP 156,240,000 - 223,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Technology Services in Medellín, Colombia seeks a Senior Oracle Database Administrator to monitor, install, configure, and manage Oracle databases across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will collaborate with global teams to ensure high availability and performance for critical applications.

You should have 5–7 years of Oracle DBA experience, strong tuning skills, and a solid understanding of RMAN, Data Guard, Grid Infrastructure, and backup/recovery strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Industry certifications considered with experience for non-degreed candidates.
• Strong Oracle Database administration knowledge and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, support, install, configure, and manage Oracle database platforms.
• Maintain Oracle assets, applications and services across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to ensure database reliability and performance.
• Participate in on-call weekend rotation every 3 weeks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle Database

RMAN

Data Guard

Grid Infrastructure

ASM

SQL Tuning

Performance optimization

Backup & Recovery

Job description

Global Technology Services is a rapidly expanding organization situated in Medellín, Colombia.
We pride ourselves on possessing one of the most influential networks within software
development and IT services for the entertainment, financial, and logistics sectors. Our corporate
projections offer a multitude of opportunities for professionals to elevate their careers and
experience substantial growth. Joining our team means engaging with expansive engineering
teams across Latin America, Philippines and the United States, contributing to cutting-edge
developments in multiple industries.
Position Title: Database Administrator
Category: IT Operations & Systems
Seniority: Senior

Location: LATAM
What you will be doing:
Works in conjunction with the internal and external support teams and shares responsibility for
the monitoring, support, installation, configuration, database management, and operation of
Oracle database platforms for the client. Works as part of the Technology Services Team to
maintain all Oracle database related assets, applications, and services across both on-premises
and cloud-hosted environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• Industry certifications will be considered along with experience for non-degreed candidates.
• Strong working knowledge of Oracle Database administration and architecture.
• 5 – 7 years of Oracle Database Administration experience.
• Experience with Oracle query tuning and SQL performance optimization.
• Experience designing and maintaining Oracle indexing strategies.
• Strong understanding of Oracle Grid Infrastructure, Oracle ASM, and clustered environments.
• Experience with Oracle query tuning and performance optimization.
• Experience analyzing SQL execution plans and identifying performance bottlenecks.
• Experience designing and maintaining effective indexing strategies.
• Understanding of Oracle Flashback technologies and recovery methodologies.
• Understanding of Oracle Data Guard and disaster recovery replication architectures.
• Strong understanding of Oracle backup and recovery strategies utilizing RMAN.
• Experience supporting mission-critical Oracle database environments.
• Experience with database monitoring and performance management tools.
• Knowledge of database security, encryption, auditing, and access controls.
• Open to on-call weekend rotation once every 3 weeks.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate, diagram and document complex engineering concepts.

Why you will love GTS:

• Join a powerful tech workforce and help us change the world through technology
• Professional development opportunities with international customers
• Collaborative work environment
• Career path and mentorship programs that will lead to new levels.

Join GTS and contribute to shaping the data landscape within a dynamic and growing organization. Your skills will be honed, and your contributions will play a vital role in our continued success. GTS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.