Oracle Apps DBA | Qatar

Tech Junction Ltd; Qatar; On-site; QAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Junction Ltd in Qatar is seeking an experienced Oracle Apps DBA with 8–10 years of hands-on database and enterprise application experience. You will manage Oracle E-Business Suite and underlying databases, patch, upgrade, and optimize to ensure high availability.

Responsibilities include RMAN/Data Guard backups, system cloning, performance tuning, 24/7 production support, and implementing security baselines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8–10 years total IT experience with 7+ years hands-on Oracle Apps DBA experience.
• Strong proficiency in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) administration, patching, and upgrades.
• Extensive expertise in Oracle RAC, ASM, RMAN, and Data Guard configurations.
• Shell scripting proficiency, Linux/Unix administration, and performance tuning.
• Experience providing 24/7 production support for mission-critical enterprise databases.
• Strong analytical and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Legal eligibility to work in Qatar with local residency or relocation availability.

Responsibilities

• Manage, patch, upgrade, and maintain Oracle EBS applications and underlying database instances.
• Execute system cloning, backups, and disaster recovery procedures using RMAN and Data Guard.
• Optimize enterprise database performance, perform SQL tuning, and manage concurrent managers.
• Provide 24/7 rotational production support, triage alerts, and resolve complex database issues.
• Administer and configure Oracle RAC and ASM environments.
• Develop, maintain, and execute Shell scripts for routine tasks and backups.
• Ensure strict database security baselines, access controls, and compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and SOPs.

Skills

Oracle Apps DBA

Oracle RAC

ASM

RMAN

Data Guard

Shell scripting

Linux/Unix admin

24/7 production support

Performance tuning

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering

Tools

OEM cloud control

OCI

AWS

Azure

Job description

Position Summary

We are actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and certified Oracle Apps DBA with 8 to 10 years of hands‑on database and enterprise application experience to join our technology operations team in Qatar on a full‑time permanent basis. In this critical database administration role, you will be responsible for managing, patching, upgrading, and optimizing Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and underlying database instances. You will leverage your strong expertise in Oracle RAC, ASM, RMAN, Data Guard, and Shell scripting to ensure uncompromised system availability and performance. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a leading international enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As an Oracle Apps DBA supporting mission‑critical enterprise systems in Qatar, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) environments and underlying database architectures. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities include managing, patching, and upgrading Oracle EBS instances and database software, executing system cloning, backups, and disaster recovery operations using RMAN and Oracle Data Guard, and optimizing system performance. You will manage concurrent managers, tune database parameters, provide 24/7 production support, and resolve complex technical issues. Furthermore, you will collaborate closely with infrastructure teams, developers, and project managers to maintain enterprise database security and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, patch, upgrade, and maintain Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) applications and underlying database instances.
• Execute system cloning, database backups, and disaster recovery procedures using RMAN and Oracle Data Guard.
• Optimize enterprise database performance, perform SQL tuning, and manage concurrent managers efficiently.
• Provide 24/7 rotational production support, triage alerts, and resolve complex technical database issues.
• Administer and configure Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) and ASM (Automatic Storage Management) environments.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated Shell scripting for routine administrative tasks and backup verifications.
• Ensure strict adherence to database security baselines, access controls, and compliance standards.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, database architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of total IT experience, with at least 7+ years of hands‑on Oracle Apps DBA experience.
• Strong, proven proficiency in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) administration, patching, and upgrades.
• Extensive practical expertise in Oracle RAC, ASM, RMAN, and Data Guard configurations.
• Strong proficiency in Shell scripting, operating system administration (Linux/Unix), and performance tuning.
• Proven experience providing 24/7 production support for mission‑critical enterprise database environments.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis capabilities.
• Mandatory legal eligibility to work in Qatar with local residency or availability for relocation to Qatar.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional Oracle certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional – OCP, Oracle Database Administrator Certified Expert).
• Experience managing Oracle databases on cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, or Azure).
• Familiarity with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) cloud control monitoring and tuning packs.
• Exposure to Oracle Database 19c/21c upgrades and migration projects.