Data Engineering Manager (DBA)

Barclays; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Data Engineering Manager (DBA) in Bengaluru to lead OCI landing zone design, architecture, and large‑scale database migrations. You will drive HA/DR, multi‑region strategies, and cost optimization while steering automation and IaC initiatives.

The role requires deep Oracle and OCI expertise, hands‑on with DB Systems, Autonomous DB, Exadata, and networking. You will mentor DBAs and partner with enterprise architects, DevOps, and application teams to shape the data platform

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in OCI and Oracle database technologies.
• Experience architecting cross‑region, hybrid cloud deployments.
• Proven ability to lead large migrations and optimize costs in OCI.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead database architecture strategy across on‑prem and OCI.
• Design high availability, disaster recovery, and multi‑region architectures.
• Lead large‑scale database migrations using RMAN, Data Pump, GoldenGate.
• Drive cloud adoption and migration from on‑prem to OCI.
• Mentor junior DBAs and collaborate with DevOps and application teams.

Skills

OCI Cloud

Oracle RAC

Data Guard

GoldenGate

RMAN

SQL/PLSQL

OCI Networking

IAM & security

OCI DB Systems

Autonomous DB

Terraform

OCI Resource Manager

Python/Shell scripting

IaC Automation

CI/CD pipelines

Git workflows

Tools

Terraform

OCI CLI

OCI SDK

Ansible

Jenkins

Job description

• OCI Cloud Leadership
• Lead OCI landing zone design (networking, IAM, security architecture)
• Lead large-scale database migrations using:

Join us as a Data Engineering Manager (DBA) at Barclays, responsible for supporting the successful delivery of location strategy projects to plan, budget, agreed quality and governance standards. You'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.

To be successful as a Data Engineering Manager (DBA), you should have experience with:

Deep Expertise In:

• RAC, ASM
• Data Guard, GoldenGate
• RMAN backup/recovery
• Strong SQL and PL/SQL skills
• OCI Cloud Expertise
• Hands-on experience designing and managing:
• OCI database services (DB Systems, Autonomous DB, Exadata)
• OCI Networking (VCN, DRG, Load Balancers)
• IAM and security models
• Experience with multi-region and hybrid cloud setups

Architecture & Strategy

• Define and lead database architecture strategy across on-prem and OCI environments
• Design high availability, disaster recovery, and multi-region architectures
• Drive cloud adoption and migration strategy (on-prem → OCI)
• Establish database standards, best practices, and governance frameworks
• OCI Cloud Leadership

Architect And Manage:

• OCI DB Systems (Bare Metal / VM DB)
• Autonomous Databases (ATP, ADW)
• Exadata Cloud Service (preferred)
• Lead OCI landing zone design (networking, IAM, security architecture)
• Optimize cost, performance, and scalability in OCI environments
• Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform/OCI Resource Manager

Performance & Scalability

• Lead advanced performance tuning and capacity planning
• Analyze AWR, ASH, ADDM reports for deep insights
• Design systems for high throughput, low latency, and scalability
• Implement partitioning, sharding, indexing, and workload management
• High Availability & DR

Architect And Manage:

• Oracle RAC
• Data Guard (Active Data Guard)
• GoldenGate replication
• Design zero/near-zero downtime architectures
• Conduct DR drills, failover/failback testing
• Automation & Engineering Mindset
• Drive automation-first DBA practices
• Build frameworks using:
• Shell scripting / Python
• OCI CLI / SDK
• Terraform / Ansible
• Strong scripting experience (Python, Shell)

Expertise In:

• Terraform / OCI Resource Manager
• CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.)
• Git-based workflows
• Integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines
• Introduce self-healing and auto-scaling mechanisms

Migration & Modernization

• Lead large-scale database migrations using:
• RMAN / Data Pump
• OCI Database Migration Service
• GoldenGate

Modernize Legacy Databases To:

• Autonomous DB
• Cloud-native architectures
• Security & Compliance
• Define and enforce enterprise-grade security architecture

Implement:

• TDE (Transparent Data Encryption)
• Data masking, auditing, and access control
• Ensure compliance with standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS where applicable)
• Other essential responsibilities:
• Act as technical authority and escalation point for complex issues
• Mentor junior DBAs and lead cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, DevOps, and application teams
• Influence roadmaps and strategic decisions at leadership level