Oracle Database Administrator

Luna Data Solutions, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Luna Data Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Oracle Database Engineer/DBA for a long-term contract in Austin, TX. This hybrid role involves 2 days remote and 3 days onsite (Mon, Tues & Fri).

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining large-scale Oracle databases on Linux, tuning performance, RAC/Active Data Guard, and building automation for dev/test environments. On-call rotation and cross-datacenter/in-cloud work are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on Oracle DB experience on Linux
• Strong shell scripting, SQL and PL/SQL skills
• Deep knowledge of Oracle internal views, performance tuning and optimization
• Experience with Oracle 19c, RAC and Active Data Guard
• Design, install, configure and maintain large-scale databases in enterprise environments
• Automation tooling for managing large dev/test environments
• 24x7 production support and on-call rotations
• Oracle Exadata administration including patching and tuning
• Experience across multiple data centers and cloud environments (AWS)
• Migration of databases and applications across physical and cloud environments
• Strong troubleshooting of complex database issues with vendor coordination

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure and maintain large-scale Oracle databases in enterprise environments.
• Develop automation tools to manage large numbers of development and test environments.
• Provide 24x7 production support and participate in on-call rotations.
• Migrate databases and applications across physical and cloud environments.
• Administer Oracle Exadata and perform patching and performance tuning.

Skills

Oracle DB

Linux

Shell scripting

SQL/PLSQL

RAC

Active Data Guard

Automation

Cloud/AWS

Exadata

MSSQL

PostgreSQL

On-call support

Tools

ServiceNow

Remedy

ITSM tools

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Oracle Database Engineer/DBA for a long-term contract in Austin, TX.

It is a Hybrid role with 2 days remote / 3 days onsite (Mon, Tues & Fri)

Required skills:

• Minimum of 8 years of hands‑on experience with Oracle databases on Linux platforms, including strong expertise in shell scripting, SQL, and PL/SQL.
• Deep knowledge of Oracle internal views, performance tuning, and database optimization techniques.
• Extensive experience managing Oracle Database 19c, including Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Active Data Guard.
• Proven ability to design, install, configure, and maintain large‑scale databases in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience developing automation tools to manage large numbers of development and test database environments.
• Hands‑on experience with 24x7 production support, including participation in on‑call rotations.
• Expertise in database infrastructure setup across multiple data centers, including cloud environments (AWS preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in migrating databases and applications across physical and cloud environments.
• Experience with Oracle Exadata administration, including configuration, patching, and performance tuning.
• Working knowledge of MSSQL Server and EDB PostgreSQL Enterprise database administration.
• Strong experience performing database refreshes, cloning, and provisioning for development and testing environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex database and infrastructure issues, including coordination with vendors for resolution.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with IT service management and ticketing tools, such as:
• ServiceNow
• Remedy
• ITSM platforms
• PPM tools

What We Offer

Work on a highly innovative team with cutting‑edge technology

Great opportunity to make a big impact and take ownership of technology initiatives

Altruistic work

Competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance, short‑term disability insurance, and more!

Luna Data Solutions, Inc. (LDS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment. LDS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, national origin, genetics, protected veteran status, and/or disability status.