Senior Oracle DBA - (Enterprise Banking)

GSS Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GSS Group in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Senior Oracle Database Engineer to support enterprise technology platforms and data initiatives. You will manage large Oracle environments, implement automation, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive reliability and performance.

The role requires hands-on Oracle DBA expertise, proficiency with RAC and Data Guard, and a passion for automation using modern tools and scripting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Oracle Database Administration within large enterprise environments.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Strong experience supporting business-critical database platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end Oracle database administration activities across enterprise technology environments.
• Support technology projects involving Oracle database platforms, upgrades, migrations, and enhancements.
• Perform Oracle database performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Conduct SQL tuning, database tuning, and performance improvement activities.
• Manage Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) environments and ensure high availability.
• Configure and maintain Oracle Data Guard environments for disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Perform database patching, upgrades, maintenance, and release activities.
• Execute database migration activities across different environments.
• Manage backup, recovery, and restore activities using Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN).
• Monitor and manage Oracle environments using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Automate repetitive Oracle DBA operational tasks using automation tools and scripting.
• Develop automation workflows using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform, and Groovy.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, DevOps, and engineering teams for database-related activities.
• Support cloud-based database environments including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS.
• Participate in Agile delivery processes, sprint planning, and technology initiatives.
• Provide production support and participate in planned after-hours/weekend activities when required.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining delivery quality and operational stability.

Skills

Oracle RAC

Oracle Data Guard

Oracle OEM

RMAN

SQL

PL/SQL

Unix/Linux

Bash

Python

Automation tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Ansible

Git

Jenkins

Groovy

Terraform

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Oracle Database Engineer to support enterprise Technology Platforms and Data Platforms initiatives. The ideal candidate should have strong hands‑on expertise in Oracle Database Administration, performance tuning, database architecture, and automation of repetitive DBA activities using modern automation technologies.

The role requires strong experience managing large‑scale Oracle environments, supporting critical database platforms, performing optimization activities, and implementing automation solutions to improve operational efficiency.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple technology projects simultaneously, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform end‑to‑end Oracle database administration activities across enterprise technology environments.
• Support technology projects involving Oracle database platforms, upgrades, migrations, and enhancements.
• Perform Oracle database performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Conduct SQL tuning, database tuning, and performance improvement activities.
• Manage Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) environments and ensure high availability.
• Configure and maintain Oracle Data Guard environments for disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Perform database patching, upgrades, maintenance, and release activities.
• Execute database migration activities across different environments.
• Manage backup, recovery, and restore activities using Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN).
• Monitor and manage Oracle environments using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Automate repetitive Oracle DBA operational tasks using automation tools and scripting.
• Develop automation workflows using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform, and Groovy.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, DevOps, and engineering teams for database‑related activities.
• Support cloud‑based database environments including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS.
• Participate in Agile delivery processes, sprint planning, and technology initiatives.
• Provide production support and participate in planned after‑hours/weekend activities when required.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining delivery quality and operational stability.

Required Technical Skills

Oracle Database Administration

• Strong hands‑on experience in Oracle Database Administration.
• Strong expertise in Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters).
• Strong experience with Oracle Data Guard.
• Strong experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Strong experience with Oracle RMAN backup and recovery.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle database patching and upgrades.
• Strong experience in Oracle performance tuning including:

• SQL tuning
• Database tuning
• Query optimization
• Performance troubleshooting

Database & Programming Skills

• Strong knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL.
• Strong understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Strong scripting experience using:

• Bash scripting
• Python scripting

Cloud & Automation Skills

• Experience working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Experience working with AWS cloud environments.
• Experience automating DBA activities using:

• Ansible
• Git
• Jenkins
• Groovy
• Terraform

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with large‑scale enterprise organizations.
• Banking or financial services domain experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting analytical database environments is an advantage.
• Relevant Oracle certifications are preferred.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and automation‑driven infrastructure management.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Oracle Database Administration within large enterprise environments.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Strong experience supporting business‑critical database platforms.