Technology Engineer - Oracle DBA & Automation

GSS Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Oracle Database Engineer to support critical technology projects and automate Oracle DBA operations. The role demands extensive experience with Oracle databases, cloud solutions, and automation tools such as Ansible and Git. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong DBA skills, manage multiple concurrent projects, and ensure high database availability in regulated environments. This challenging position offers an opportunity for hands-on work with enterprise-scale databases in a high-pressure setting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in large enterprise environments.
• Solid experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS.
• Experience working in Agile delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise-scale Oracle databases in production environments.
• Design and maintain Oracle RAC and Data Guard architectures.
• Perform database patching, upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning.
• Manage backup and recovery strategies using RMAN.
• Monitor and manage databases using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Support cloud-based Oracle deployments on OCI and AWS.
• Automate repetitive DBA tasks using Ansible, Git, and scripting.
• Collaborate with Agile delivery teams across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ensure database stability, security, and high availability in regulated environments.

Skills

Oracle Database Administration

Oracle RAC

Oracle Data Guard

Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)

RMAN (Backup & Recovery)

Performance tuning & optimisation

Database migration projects

Ansible

Git

Bash and/or Python scripting

Strong SQL and/or PL/SQL skills

Unix/Linux administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

AWS

Job description

We are looking for a senior Oracle Database Engineer to support critical technology projects and automate Oracle DBA operations using modern DevOps and automation tools.
This is a hands-on, high-pressure role involving multiple parallel projects, production environments, and strict delivery timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise-scale Oracle databases in production environments
• Design and maintain Oracle RAC and Data Guard architectures
• Perform database patching, upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning
• Manage backup and recovery strategies using RMAN
• Monitor and manage databases using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
• Support cloud-based Oracle deployments on OCI and AWS
• Automate repetitive DBA tasks using Ansible, Git, and scripting
• Collaborate with Agile delivery teams across multiple concurrent projects
• Ensure database stability, security, and high availability in regulated environments

Mandatory Technical Skills

• 6+ years of experience in large enterprise environments
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
• Oracle Database Administration
• Oracle RAC
• Oracle Data Guard
• Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
• RMAN (Backup & Recovery)
• Database patching & upgrades
• Performance tuning & optimisation
• Database migration projects
• Solid experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS
• Strong SQL and/or PL/SQL skills
• Strong Unix/Linux administration knowledge
• Experience working in Agile delivery models
• Proven automation experience using:
• Ansible
• Git
• Bash and/or Python scripting

Desirable Skills (Nice to Have, Not Mandatory)

• Jenkins and Groovy
• Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Exposure to other database technologies
• Banking or financial services experience

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science (or equivalent) – Mandatory
• Relevant Oracle / Cloud certifications – Preferred

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure in production environments
• Strong professional communication skills
• High level of ownership and self-management
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously