Senior Oracle Application Database Administrator

Senior Oracle Application Database Administrator
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Company: Tower Group (Pty) Ltd

Responsibilities:

1. Unibase and SFS (A)DBA (Oracle / Ingres)
2. Perform daily high-care application health checks for Unibase Production NRTR Oracle database
3. ADBA support for Unibase Production and non-Production NRTR Oracle databases
4. Operational support for Unibase Replicator
5. Day-to-day Incident and Request handling
6. Troubleshooting and addressing technical issues affecting the Production and ETE databases
7. Maintaining the health of Production and ETE NRTR Oracle databases
8. Monitoring and responding to system alerts
9. Weekly rotational standby for after-hours support
10. Deployment of Oracle and Ingres database packages to Production and ETE for maintenance releases
11. Post-release health checks to confirm system stability
12. Perform data imports and exports as required
13. Synching of data as required between Production and EDW Warehouse
14. Vendor engagement as required for third-party support

Technical Skills:

1. Oracle Database Administration – Managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Oracle databases (Oracle 11g, 12c, 19c, etc.)
2. Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Administration – Installing, configuring, patching, and upgrading Oracle EBS (R12.x, R11i).
3. Backup and Recovery – Implementing RMAN (Recovery Manager), Data Pump, and other backup and disaster recovery strategies.
4. Performance Tuning – Optimizing database performance, SQL tuning, and troubleshooting slow queries.
5. Patching and Cloning – Applying patches, updates, and cloning databases for testing and development.
6. Concurrent Manager Administration – Managing and troubleshooting concurrent requests and processes in Oracle EBS.
7. Workflow and Forms Administration – Maintaining Oracle Forms, Reports, and Workflow components.
8. User Management and Security – Handling access control, responsibilities, roles, and security patches.
9. High Availability and Replication – Implementing solutions like Data Guard, GoldenGate, and RAC for business continuity.
10. Unix / Linux & Shell Scripting – Automating tasks and managing database environments using scripts.

Soft Skills:

1. Problem-Solving – Quickly diagnosing and resolving database and application issues.
2. Attention to Detail – Ensuring data integrity and system stability.
3. Communication – Working with developers, system admins, and end-users to provide support and updates.
4. Time Management – Handling multiple support requests and priorities efficiently.
5. Documentation – Maintaining detailed records of configurations, troubleshooting steps, and patches.

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type:

Contract

Job Function:

Administrative, Finance, and Information Technology

Industries:

Telecommunications, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and Media