Oracle Devops Engineer

Swift Software; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k retirement

Job summary

Swift is seeking an Oracle DevOps Engineer to join the Database Platform team in Virginia. The role focuses on automating Oracle database administration, building reliable automation, and improving platform reliability through DevOps practices.

The position emphasizes hands-on development, scripting in Python or Shell, and collaboration with DBAs and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable solutions. A strong automation mindset and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in a systems engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, or database engineering role.
• Experience developing automation using Ansible.
• Programming or scripting experience with Python, Shell scripting, or similar technologies.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with source control systems such as Git and collaborative development practices.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for Oracle database administration and platform operations.
• Write and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and automation workflows.
• Develop Python and shell scripts to automate operational tasks, reporting, monitoring, and remediation activities.
• Analyze recurring operational issues and transform manual procedures into reliable, reusable automation.
• Support Oracle database platforms, including installation, configuration, patching, health checks, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with DBAs, infrastructure teams, and application teams to deliver scalable platform solutions.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• Participate in problem management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Automation

Problem solving

Collaboration

Tools

Ansible

Python

Shell scripting

Git

Job description

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value - across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value - a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Oracle DevOps Engineer Role Summary

We are looking for a motivated and solution-oriented Oracle DevOps Engineer to join our Database Platform team. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong engineering instincts with a passion for automation and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with Oracle database specialists and platform engineers to automate operational processes, improve platform reliability, and deliver scalable solutions across the Oracle estate. We are less concerned with deep expertise in every Oracle technology from day one and more interested in finding someone who is curious, technically strong, and able to analyze problems, identify opportunities for improvement, and build practical automation solutions. This is a hands‑on engineering role where you will be expected to challenge manual processes, develop automation, and help evolve the Oracle platform using DevOps principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for Oracle database administration and platform operations.
• Write and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and automation workflows.
• Develop Python and shell scripts to automate operational tasks, reporting, monitoring, and remediation activities.
• Analyze recurring operational issues and transform manual procedures into reliable, reusable automation.
• Support Oracle database platforms, including installation, configuration, patching, health checks, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with DBAs, infrastructure teams, and application teams to deliver scalable platform solutions.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• Participate in problem management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and automation standards.
• Help drive a DevOps culture focused on efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-7 years of experience in a systems engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, or database engineering role.
• Experience developing automation using Ansible.
• Programming or scripting experience with Python, Shell scripting, or similar technologies.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with source control systems such as Git and collaborative development practices.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify repetitive work and engineer practical solutions to eliminate manual effort.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Oracle Database Experience

We are open to candidates with varying levels of Oracle experience provided they demonstrate strong automation and engineering capabilities. Ideal candidates will have experience with some of the following: Oracle Database Administration Oracle RAC Oracle Data Guard Enterprise Manager Database performance analysis and tuning Backup and recovery concepts Database patching and upgrade activities Training and mentorship will be provided to help successful candidates build their Oracle DBA expertise, platform knowledge, and database engineering skills. We welcome candidates with strong automation and DevOps backgrounds who are eager to learn and grow in the Oracle database domain.

Desired Experience

• Jenkins, CloudBees, GitHub Actions, or other CI/CD platforms.
• Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management.
• Monitoring and observability tooling.
• REST APIs and automation integrations.
• Experience supporting mission‑critical production environments.

What Success Looks Like

Taking complex or repetitive Oracle operational tasks and transforming them into reliable, reusable automation. Building and maintaining high-quality Ansible playbooks, Python tooling, and automation frameworks that reduce manual effort and operational risk. Proactively identifying inefficiencies and working with DBAs and platform engineers to deliver practical improvements. Increasing the consistency, scalability, and reliability of database platform operations. Demonstrating ownership from problem identification through solution implementation. Continuously expanding your Oracle database knowledge while applying engineering and DevOps practices to modernise platform operations. Becoming someone the team relies on to turn operational challenges into sustainable technical solutions.

Compensation

The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position in Virginia is $82,361 USD Annual to $152,955 Annual USD. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employees contingent on personal and company performance.

Benefits Program

Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k.

Company Culture & Inclusion

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [e-mail] or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation‑related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification. Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now. Swift is transforming cross‑border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country. We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us. Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world. Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long‑term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer‑focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment. At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.