Sr. Oracle DBA (Offshore)

Astute Business Solutions; Dublin (CA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Competitive compensation₹22–24 LPA per

Paid leave and career growth

Job summary

Astute Business Solutions is seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator to join its offshore consulting team. The role supports enterprise Oracle databases for North America while collaborating with Astute's U.S. consultants. The position is fully remote with exposure to OCI migrations and Oracle Cloud projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of Oracle DBA experience, including RAC/ASM/Data Guard, RMAN, and engine tuning, and is comfortable coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience.
• Strong experience with Oracle Database 12c, 18c, and 19c.
• Expertise in Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Strong SQL and PL/SQL knowledge with experience in SQL tuning and performance optimization.
• Experience administering Oracle databases on Linux/UNIX platforms.
• Strong knowledge of backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and database security best practices.
• Experience with OCI database deployments is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP apps like Banner, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, or Oracle E-Business Suite is desirable.
• Experience working with Oracle Support on production issues.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support Oracle databases supporting enterprise applications including Banner, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle E-Business Suite, and custom Oracle applications.
• Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Oracle Database 12c, 18c, 19c, and newer versions.
• Apply Oracle CPU, RU, and security patches.
• Perform database backup, recovery, cloning, refreshes, and migrations using RMAN and Data Pump.
• Monitor database health, tablespaces, storage utilization, growth, performance, and capacity planning.
• Analyze and tune SQL performance, optimizer statistics, execution plans, and database parameters.
• Configure and administer Oracle Data Guard, RAC, ASM, and High Availability environments.
• Maintain database security, user management, encryption, auditing, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot production database issues and provide timely resolution for P1 incidents.
• Work with Oracle Support to resolve defects and issues.
• Perform upgrades, migrations, and OCI deployments.
• Develop and maintain shell scripts and automation for database administration.
• Collaborate with application, middleware, infrastructure, and cloud teams.
• Participate in maintenance, weekend deployments, and on-call support.
• Prepare documentation and SOPs.

Skills

Oracle RAC

ASM

Data Guard

RMAN

Oracle OEM

SQL tuning

PL/SQL

Linux/UNIX

OCI database deployments

Shell scripting

Ansible

Terraform

Oracle E-Business Suite knowledge

Tools

Bash/Korn Shell

Data Pump

Job description

Company: Astute Business Solutions
Job Title: Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle DBA) – Offshore
Location: Remote (India)
Employment Type: Full-Time Employee
# of Positions:1
Experience: 10+ Years
Salary: ₹22 Lakhs – ₹24 Lakhs per annum

About Astute Business Solutions

Astute Business Solutions is a leading Oracle Partner headquartered in Dublin, California, USA, specializing in Oracle technologies including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Oracle E-Business Suite, Banner, and enterprise AI solutions. For more than 20 years, Astute has helped organizations across higher education, healthcare, commercial, and public sector industries modernize their Oracle environments through cloud migration, managed services, automation, and digital transformation.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Oracle DBA to join our offshore consulting team. The successful candidate will support mission-critical Oracle databases for enterprise customers in North America while working closely with Astute's U.S. consulting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support Oracle databases supporting enterprise applications including Banner, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle E-Business Suite, and custom Oracle applications.
• Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Oracle Database 12c, 18c, 19c, and newer versions.
• Apply Oracle Critical Patch Updates (CPU), Release Updates (RU), and security patches.
• Perform Oracle database backup, recovery, cloning, refreshes, and migrations using RMAN and Data Pump.
• Monitor database health, tablespaces, storage utilization, growth, performance, and capacity planning.
• Analyze and tune SQL performance, optimizer statistics, execution plans, and database parameters.
• Configure and administer Oracle Data Guard, RAC, ASM, and High Availability environments.
• Maintain database security, user management, encryption, auditing, and compliance standards.
• Troubleshoot production database issues and provide timely resolution for critical P1 incidents.
• Work directly with Oracle Support to resolve database defects and technical issues.
• Perform database upgrades, migrations, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) deployments.
• Develop and maintain shell scripts and automation for database administration activities.
• Collaborate with application, middleware, infrastructure, and cloud teams during implementation and support activities.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance, weekend deployments, and on-call support when required.
• Prepare technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer documents.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience.
• Strong experience with Oracle Database 12c, 18c, and 19c.
• Expertise in Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Strong SQL and PL/SQL knowledge with experience in SQL tuning and performance optimization.
• Experience administering Oracle databases on Linux/UNIX platforms.
• Strong knowledge of backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and database security best practices.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) database deployments is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with enterprise ERP applications such as Banner, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, or Oracle E-Business Suite is highly desirable.
• Experience working with Oracle Support on production issues.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple customer environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Exadata environments.
• Shell scripting (Bash/Korn Shell).
• Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
• Experience supporting customers in North America.
• ITIL or Managed Services experience is a plus.

Why Join Astute Business Solutions?

• Work with a leading Oracle Partner delivering enterprise Oracle solutions worldwide.
• Participate in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) migration and modernization projects.
• Collaborate with highly experienced Oracle architects and consultants.
• Gain exposure to Oracle Cloud, AI-powered automation, and enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
• Support Fortune 1000 companies, universities, healthcare organizations, and government agencies across North America.
• Fully remote work environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package of ₹22–24 LPA.
• Paid leave and performance-based career advancement opportunities.

Astute Business Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified candidates are considered based on merit, skills, and experience.