Database Administrator

You own the administration, architecture, and operational integrity of Oracle and SQL Server databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain database architecture for Oracle and SQL Server on-premises and in the cloud.
• Execute database upgrades, quarterly patching, and migrations across platforms using zero/minimal downtime strategies.
• Perform advanced performance tuning, troubleshooting IO/CPU bottlenecks, and optimizing resource utilization using tools like AWR/ASH.
• Manage database governance, security, and compliance, including defining indexing strategies and plan baselines.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for application teams, managing L1/L2 escalations and maintaining SOPs.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience administering Oracle and SQL Server RDBMS.
• Expertise in deploying and managing Oracle on AWS (RDS, EC2) and Azure (IaaS/VMs).
• Proficiency in Shell Scripting for database automation and operations.
• Deep knowledge of backup, recovery, and high availability configurations for both Oracle and SQL Server.
• Experience integrating monitoring with AWS CloudWatch and Azure Monitor.
• Ability to manage cloud storage (EB S, Azure Disks) and network security (NACL, SGs).
• Skills in capacity planning, including forecasting CPU, memory, and IOPs.
• Experience with database migration strategies (e.g., Data Guard switchover or GoldenGate).
• Familiarity with core DBA concepts: Indexing, Wait Events, and Query Plan analysis.