Database Administrator (Oracle+MongoDB PostgreSQL DBA)

VMC Soft Technologies, Inc; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VMC Soft Technologies, Inc. is looking for a versatile Multi-Platform DBA with Apple experience to manage Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB across Sunnyvale, CA and Austin, TX in a hybrid environment.

The role emphasizes performance tuning, backup and disaster recovery, security, and on-call support within a tight governance framework. Strong Linux/Unix, Shell scripting or Python skills, and a bachelor’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of core DBA administration (Oracle 12c/19c), RAC, RMAN/Data Guard.
• Hands-on PostgreSQL configuration, replication, tuning, and connection pooling (PgBouncer).
• MongoDB Replica Sets, sharded clusters, and index management experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, monitor, and maintain Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB environments.
• Monitor performance, run diagnostics, optimize queries, and manage indexing strategies.
• Implement and maintain backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies using RMAN, Data Guard, MongoDB Replica Sets.
• Apply access controls, patching, schema updates, and upgrades in line with governance standards.
• Troubleshoot outages and participate in on-call escalation.

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Shell scripting

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

PgBouncer

RMAN

Data Guard

Job description

Locations: Sunnyvale, CA | Austin, TX (Hybrid)

We are seeking a versatile Multi-Platform Database Administrator (DBA) with prior Apple experience to join our infrastructure team. In this role, you will manage, maintain, and optimize core relational (Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) database systems supporting enterprise application workflows across our Sunnyvale, CA, and Austin, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Database Administration: Install, configure, monitor, and maintain enterprise Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB environments.
• Performance & Tuning: Monitor database performance, run diagnostic traces, optimize complex queries, and manage indexing strategies.
• Availability & Backup: Implement and maintain robust backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies (Oracle RMAN, Data Guard, MongoDB Replica Sets, PgBAK/WAL).
• Security & Compliance: Apply user access controls, routine security patches, schema updates, and version upgrades in alignment with strict corporate data governance standards.
• On-Call & Support: Troubleshoot database outages, resolve high-priority incidents, and participate in an on-call escalation rotation.

Required Qualifications

• Database Technical Skills:
• Oracle: 8+ years of core administration (Oracle 12c/19c), RAC, Data Guard, and RMAN.
• PostgreSQL: Hands-on experience with configuration, replication, tuning, and connection pooling (PgBouncer).
• MongoDB: Experience administering MongoDB Replica Sets, sharded clusters, and index management.
• Platform & Scripting: Strong Linux/Unix administration skills with fluency in Shell scripting or Python for routine automation.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.