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Job Description: Database Administrator (Oracle & DB2) – Azure Cloud
Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 3–6 years
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in Oracle and DB2 databases, preferably on Azure Cloud. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day administration, ensure database availability, implement automation for patching/migrations, and contribute to overall database security and performance optimization.
Responsibilities
- Administer and manage Oracle and DB2 databases hosted on Azure Cloud.
- Apply fix packs, PSU/CPU, and security patches promptly to ensure compliance.
- Automate redirect restores from production to integration environments.
- Lead and execute database migrations from on-premises to Azure Cloud.
- Define and implement processes for patching, upgrades, and maintenance plans.
- Perform regular database maintenance activities such as REORG, RUNSTATs, statistics gathering, and performance tuning.
- Monitor daily database operations, troubleshoot issues, and implement recommendations for smooth functioning.
- Collaborate with Azure Advisors and security teams to address vulnerabilities and hardening requirements.
- Participate in incident and outage calls, providing root cause analysis (RCA) and quick resolutions.
- Develop and implement end-to-end backup and recovery solutions (RMAN, hot/cold backups, restore drills).
- Utilize automation tools (Ansible, AWX, scripting) to streamline patching, upgrades, and environment refresh processes.
Required Skills & Experience
- 4–8 years of experience as an Oracle DBA, with exposure to DB2 administration.
- Strong hands-on with Oracle 11g/12c/19c, RMAN, Data Pump, ASM, RAC basics, patching, and cloning.
- Working knowledge of DB2 fix packs, redirect restores, REORG, RUNSTATs.
- Experience in Azure Cloud (IaaS): migrations, monitoring, patching, and security.
- Proficiency in automation tools like Ansible, AWX, and shell scripting.
- Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
- Exposure to incident management processes and ability to handle production outages.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Good to Have
- Certifications in Oracle DBA, DB2, or Azure (AZ-104, DP-300).
- Experience in disaster recovery (DR) drills and high availability solutions.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices for database operations.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work on modern cloud-hosted databases (Azure).
- Exposure to automation-first culture (Ansible, AWX).
- Dynamic environment with challenging projects across Oracle, DB2, and Azure.
- Growth-oriented role with chances to upskill and certify.
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