Multi-Platform Database Administrator (Oracle EBS, PostgreSQL & Exadata)

Litmus7; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Litmus7 is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to manage Oracle (Core/EBS/Exadata) and PostgreSQL across on‑prem and cloud environments in a 24x7 setting. You will tune performance, implement robust backup/recovery, and drive automation with shell scripts, Python, and Ansible.

The role requires 6–8+ years of enterprise DBA experience, strong data‑guard and RAC expertise, and familiarity with SOX controls.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of enterprise DBA experience across Oracle and PostgreSQL environments.
• Strong Oracle DBA experience including RAC, DataGuard, Exadata, EBS administration, and patching via Rimini Support.
• Hands‑on experience with PostgreSQL on‑prem and AWS hosting, including deployment, scaling, and tuning.
• Expertise in monitoring, diagnosing, and optimizing high‑throughput transactional databases.
• Experience managing replication tools like Oracle GoldenGate and Qlik Replicate.
• Proficiency in shell scripting and at least one automation tool (Python, Ansible, etc.).
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and implementing access controls and audit logs.
• Comfortable with a 24x7 support model and enhanced responsiveness during period‑close cycles.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a seasoned and hands‑on Database Administrator (DBA) with deep Oracle (Core/EBS/Exadata) and PostgreSQL administration expertise.
• Operate across a heterogeneous high‑availability database ecosystem and proactively tune performance.
• Define and implement robust backup and recovery strategies for production and non‑production environments.
• Support Disaster Recovery tests, failover drills, and maintain High Availability setups (DataGuard, RAC, SQL Clustering).
• Build and maintain system health dashboards, track performance baselines, and provide capacity planning insights.
• Collaborate with application, BI, and infrastructure teams to resolve bottlenecks and ensure SOX compliance in patching and access control.
• Contribute to automation through Shell scripting, Python, or Ansible; support replication/integration tools including Oracle GoldenGate, Qlik Replicate, and ODI.

Skills

Oracle DBA

PostgreSQL DBA

RAC

DataGuard

Exadata

EBS administration

Patching

GoldenGate

Qlik Replicate

Shell scripting

Python

Ansible

SOX compliance

24x7 support

Tools

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Quest Spotlight

Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)

Oracle GoldenGate

Qlik Replicate

Job description

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of enterprise DBA experience across Oracle and PostgreSQL environments.
• Strong Oracle DBA experience (including RAC, DataGuard, Exadata, EBS administration, and patching via Rimini Support).
• Hands‑on experience with PostgreSQL (on‑prem and AWS‑hosted) — including deployment, scaling, and tuning.
• Proven expertise in monitoring, diagnosing, and optimizing high‑throughput transactional databases.
• Experience managing replication tools like Oracle GoldenGate and Qlik Replicate.
• Proficiency in shell scripting and at least one automation/configuration management tool (Python, Ansible, etc.).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX) and implementation of access controls and audit logs.
• Comfortable working in a 24x7 support model, including enhanced responsiveness during period-close cycles.

Roles & Responsiblities

• We are seeking a seasoned and hands‑on Database Administrator (DBA) with deep expertise in Oracle (Core/EBS/Exadata) and PostgreSQL administration.
• This role demands the ability to operate across a heterogeneous and high‑availability database ecosystem, proactively tune performance, drive automation, and ensure enterprise‑grade uptime and compliance.
• Key Responsibilities: Manage, tune, and optimize performance across 220+ database instances using tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), Quest Spotlight, and custom observability scripts. Implement and maintain robust backup and recovery strategies for production and non‑production environments. Participate in and support Disaster Recovery (DR) tests, failover drills, and maintain High Availability (HA) setups (e.g., Oracle DataGuard, Oracle RAC, SQL Clustering).
• Build and maintain system health dashboards, track performance baselines, and provide capacity planning insights.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with application, BI, and infrastructure teams to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and database‑related issues. Administer database patching, access control, and provisioning activities, ensuring alignment with SOX compliance standards.
• Contribute to infrastructure automation using Shell scripting, Python, or Ansible. Support and maintain replication and integration tools including Oracle GoldenGate, Qlik Replicate, and Oracle Data Integrator (ODI).