Junior Oracle DBA

Internetwork Expert; Lahore; On-site; PKR 558,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Inbox Business Technologies is seeking a motivated Junior Oracle DBA for on-site support in Pakistan. You will assist in daily administration, monitoring, maintenance, and security of Oracle databases, working with senior DBAs and cross-functional teams.

The role requires 1–3 years of Oracle DB experience, SQL/PLSQL skills, and familiarity with RMAN backup strategies. Shift rotation and on-call may be involved, with a full-time on-site work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE or related field.
• 1–3 years hands-on experience with Oracle databases.
• Fundamental Oracle architecture (SGA, PGA, tablespaces, redo logs).
• Working knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix shell scripting and Windows environments.
• Basic RMAN backup/recovery concepts.
• Oracle OCA/OCP certification a strong plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day Oracle database administration, monitoring, maintenance, and security.
• Support installation, configuration, upgrades of Oracle software and related products.
• Monitor storage, performance metrics, and resource utilization.
• Assist in backup and recovery strategies using RMAN; support cloning for dev/test.
• Troubleshoot alerts, connectivity issues, and bottlenecks; optimize basic SQL/PLSQL.
• Document recurring issues and update SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with data security and patch updates; participate in on-call if required.

Skills

SQL

PL/SQL

Oracle Database

Linux/Unix scripting

Windows environments

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

RMAN

Oracle Database 19c/21c/11g

Job description

Inbox Business Technologies is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and energetic Junior Oracle DBA to join our on-site IT team in Pakistan. The ideal candidate will assist in the day-to-day administration, monitoring, maintenance, and security of our enterprise Oracle database environments. You will work closely with senior database administrators, system engineers, and software development teams to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and reliability of mission-critical databases.

Employment Type: Full-time employment

Responsibilities

• Database Operations & Maintenance
  • Assist in the installation, configuration, and upgrading of Oracle Database software and related products.
  • Perform routine database maintenance tasks, including space management, user creation, and privilege management.
  • Monitor database storage, performance metrics, and resource utilization using standard monitoring tools.
• Backup & Recovery
  • Assist in executing and verifying daily, weekly, and monthly database backup and recovery strategies using RMAN (Recovery Manager).
  • Support data restoration drills and cloning activities for development, testing, and staging environments.
• Troubleshooting & Performance Support
  • Help troubleshoot routine database alerts, connectivity issues, and operational bottlenecks.
  • Write, review, and optimize basic SQL queries and PL/SQL blocks in coordination with development teams.
  • Document recurring issues and assist in updating standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Security & Compliance
  • Implement and maintain database security policies, user access controls, and auditing parameters under the guidance of senior staff.
  • Ensure adherence to corporate data compliance frameworks and regular patch updates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in managing or supporting relational databases, with a strong focus on Oracle Database (19c / 21c / 11g).
• Fundamental understanding of Oracle Database Architecture (SGA, PGA, Tablespaces, Redo Logs).
• Working knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix shell scripting and Windows environments.
• Basic understanding of Oracle backup/recovery concepts (RMAN).
• Certifications: Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate smoothly with on-site cross-functional teams.
• Readiness to participate in rotating shift schedules or on-call support if required by business operations.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or pregnancy.

At Inbox Business Technologies, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive space where every team member is valued. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply and contribute their unique ideas, experiences, and voices to a company that believes in equality and embraces new ways of thinking.