Senior Oracle DBA

BCforward; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Senior Oracle DBA to design, implement, and support resilient Oracle database platforms. The role emphasizes GoldenGate multi-master replication, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and enterprise security.

Strong scripting skills and 10+ years of production-grade experience are required. The position involves ownership of complex Oracle environments, collaborating with operations to maximize availability and reliability, and contributing to documentation and project

Qualifications

• 10+ years as an Oracle DBA with production support experience.
• Expertise with Oracle GoldenGate, including classic and integrated replicat implementations, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Strong skills in database design, replication design, performance monitoring and tuning, and high availability.
• Proficiency in backup and recovery strategies and tools, including RMAN.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle installation, patching, and upgrades across environments.
• Scripting proficiency for automation and operations, such as Bash, Shell, or Python.
• Knowledge of user management, roles, auditing, and database security standards.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and apply sound judgment within established practices and policies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, enhance, and support Oracle database systems aligned to business goals.
• Architect and administer GoldenGate multi-master replication, including classic and integrated replicat.
• Monitor and tune database performance, and execute backup and recovery strategies.
• Install and upgrade Oracle software and related components, and automate with scripting.
• Troubleshoot complex replication, performance, and availability issues and drive root-cause resolution.
• Partner with operations teams to maximize system availability and reliability.
• Provide backup, restore, and replication support for production databases.
• Administer users, roles, and database security per enterprise standards.
• Create and maintain documentation for policies, procedures, configurations, logs, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Lead moderately complex projects and provide work direction on special initiatives.

Skills

Oracle DBA

GoldenGate replication

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Scripting Bash/Python

High availability

Tools

Oracle GoldenGate

RMAN

Job description

Duration: Temp - 12 months

Pay Range: $68.31/hr (W2)

Job ID: 411539

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Oracle DBA to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Oracle database engineering, GoldenGate multi-master replication, performance tuning, and production operations and a proven ability to design, implement, and support resilient enterprise database platforms that meet business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement, enhance, and support Oracle database systems aligned to business goals.
• Architect and administer GoldenGate multi-master replication, including classic and integrated replicat.
• Monitor and tune database performance, and execute backup and recovery strategies.
• Install and upgrade Oracle software and related components, and automate with scripting.
• Troubleshoot complex replication, performance, and availability issues and drive root-cause resolution.
• Partner with operations teams to maximize system availability and reliability.
• Provide backup, restore, and replication support for production databases.
• Administer users, roles, and database security per enterprise standards.
• Create and maintain documentation for policies, procedures, configurations, logs, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Lead moderately complex projects and provide work direction on special initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years as an Oracle DBA with production support experience.
• Expertise with Oracle GoldenGate, including classic and integrated replicat implementations, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Strong skills in database design, replication design, performance monitoring and tuning, and high availability.
• Proficiency in backup and recovery strategies and tools, including RMAN.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle installation, patching, and upgrades across environments.
• Scripting proficiency for automation and operations, such as Bash, Shell, or Python.
• Knowledge of user management, roles, auditing, and database security standards.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and apply sound judgment within established practices and policies.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with multi-master topologies and conflict detection and resolution in GoldenGate.
• Familiarity with capacity planning, observability, and incident management practices.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.