Junior Oracle DBA

Inbox Business Technologies; Lahore; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Inbox Business Technologies in Lahore, Pakistan, is seeking a motivated Junior Oracle DBA to join our on-site IT team. You will assist in day-to-day administration, monitoring, maintenance, and security of our Oracle databases to ensure high availability and reliability.

You will work with senior DBAs, system engineers, and software teams to support mission-critical environments, perform routine maintenance, and participate in on-call rotations if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Database 19c/21c/11g and basic architecture concepts.
• Hands-on experience with SQL/PLSQL and backups/restores.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix and Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, configuration, and upgrading of Oracle Database software and related products.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including space management, user creation, and privilege management.
• Monitor storage, performance metrics, and resource utilization using standard monitoring tools.
• Support backup/recovery strategies with RMAN and participate in restoration drills.

Skills

SQL

PL/SQL

Oracle DB

Linux scripting

Windows OS

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/related

Tools

RMAN

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Shell scripting

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

Requirements

• 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.