Database Administrator (Oracle)

HRTX; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTX is seeking a Database Administrator (Oracle) in the Philippines to manage and optimize Oracle databases, implement patches, and ensure security and disaster recovery readiness.

The role involves collaborating with developers, DevOps, and IT teams, supporting migrations, and maintaining documentation for best practices. A shift-friendly schedule is required and Oracle Cloud experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as an Oracle Database Administrator.
• Experience supporting/administrating Oracle GoldenGate.
• Oracle Cloud Experience and ATP Autonomous DBaaS preferred.
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization.
• Experience in backup and restore (including redirected restoration).
• Strong understanding of Oracle architecture and security.
• Amenable to shifting schedule.

Responsibilities

• Act as escalation point for complex database issues, resolving incidents related to performance, security, storage, and availability.
• Perform installation of software, configurations, upgrades, and migrations related to databases.
• Install and manage software updates and patches for database systems, including security patches.
• Analyze database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for speed and efficiency.
• Enforce security policies, manage user access, and protect data from unauthorized access.
• Manage backup of databases to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Be involved in new application implementation and infrastructure projects, providing database expertise.
• Participate in disaster recovery drills to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Work with developers, DBAs, DevOps, and IT teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Adhere to Change, Incident and Service Request Management processes and close tickets.
• Create and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and best practices.

Skills

Oracle DBA

Performance Tuning

Backup and Restore

Security Policies

DevOps Collaboration

Oracle GoldenGate

Tools

Oracle GoldenGate

OCI

ATP Autonomous DBaaS

Job description

About the job Database Administrator (Oracle)

Duties and Responsibility

• Act as the escalation point for complex database issues, resolving incidents related to performance, security, storage, and availability.
• Perform installation of software, configurations, upgrades, and migrations related to databases.
• Install and manage software updates and patches for database systems, including security patches to address vulnerabilities and bug fixes.
• Analyze database performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations to improve database speed and efficiency.
• Enforce security policies, managing user access, and protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access.
• Manage the backup of databases to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Be involved in new application implementation and infrastructure projects, providing database expertise, and ensuring successful deployments.
• Participate in disaster recovery drills to minimize downtime and data loss in case of unforeseen events.
• Work closely with application developers, fellow DBA and DevOps teammates, and other IT teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Be knowledgeable with the company's Change, Incident and Service Request Management process and make sure all tickets are managed/closed.
• Create and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as an ORACLE Database Administrator
• Relevant experience supporting/administering Oracle Golden Gate
• Oracle Cloud Experience and ATP Autonomous DBaaS, preferred
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization
• Experience in backup and restore (including redirected restoration)
• Strong understanding of Oracle architecture and security.
• Amenable to shifting schedule

Good to have (not required)

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Familiarity with other database platforms (e.g., Azure SQL Server, PostgreSQL, CosmosDB)
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes.