Oracle DBA

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a senior Oracle DBA for a full-time role in Austin, TX. You will administer, monitor, and optimize Oracle databases across modern versions and ensure robust HA/DR through GoldenGate, RAC, Data Guard, and Exadata environments.

You will implement backups with RMAN, tune performance using AWR/ASH/ADDM, and work with cross-functional teams during deployments. Strong scripting and on-call readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Oracle Database Administration experience.
• Experience with Oracle GoldenGate installation and tuning.
• Experience with Oracle Exadata administration and patching.
• Hands-on knowledge of Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard.
• RMAN backups and recovery planning.
• Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) usage for monitoring and tuning.
• Performance tuning using AWR/ASH/ADDM and SQL Tuning.
• Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle Database environments (11g/12c/19c/21c).
• Manage and maintain Oracle GoldenGate replication in various environments.
• Administer Oracle Exadata infrastructure and databases.
• Configure and troubleshoot Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard.

Skills

Oracle DBA

GoldenGate

Exadata

RAC

ASM

Data Guard

RMAN

OEM

Performance tuning

Linux/Unix

Shell scripting

Troubleshooting

On-call support

Tools

OEM

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an Oracle DBA for a full-time opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support Oracle Database environments (11g/12c/19c/21c).

• Manage and maintain Oracle GoldenGate replication (Uni-directional and Bi-directional environments).

• Administer and support Oracle Exadata infrastructure and databases.

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard environments.

• Perform database installation, upgrades, patching, migration, cloning, and refresh activities.

• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and OEM.

• Manage backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and perform disaster recovery testing.

• Implement High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions using Data Guard.

• Support production incidents, service requests, problem management, and root cause analysis.

• Work closely with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams during deployments and migrations.

• Automate routine DBA tasks using Shell Scripting and Oracle utilities.

• Ensure database security, compliance, and operational best practices.

Qualifications:

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Oracle Database Administration: 10+ years

• Oracle GoldenGate: Installation, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning

• Oracle Exadata: Administration, Monitoring, Patching, Performance Optimization

• Oracle RAC

• Oracle ASM

• Oracle Data Guard / Active Data Guard

• RMAN Backup & Recovery

• Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)

• Performance Tuning (AWR, ASH, ADDM, SQL Tuning)

• Linux/Unix Administration

• Shell Scripting

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Experience supporting large-scale mission-critical production environments.

• Ability to work in 24x7 support/on-call rotational model.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in banking, financial services, or other regulated environments is preferred.

The salary range for this role is between $99,000 and $116,000 depending on skills and qualifications of the candidate. Applications will be accepted till 11/11/2026.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.