What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Oracle DBA(Only w2) position at Astir IT Solutions, Inc.?
Role : Senior Oracle DBA(Only w2)
Location : Newark, NJ(Hybrid/Only Locals/F2F Interview)
Minimum 20 Years of Experience required.
Note : You will serve as a senior technical authority, driving architectural decisions, mentoring DBAs, and leading strategic initiatives such as cloud migration to OCI, Exadata Cloud Service, and hybrid cloud deployments. This is a role for someone who thrives on solving the hardest database challenges and shaping the future of mission-critical data platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Architecture
Need a very senior DBA who has experience managing DBA teams in the past as well as very hands performing as a Sr DBA.
- Lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide database modernization initiatives, including upgrades, consolidation, and cloud migration.
- Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance database solutions across on-prem Exadata and cloud platforms (OCI, ExaCS, ExaCC).
- Define database standards, best practices, and governance frameworks.
- Serve as a senior technical advisor to leadership on database strategy and technology roadmaps.
Database Upgrades & Modernization
- Own and lead full lifecycle Oracle upgrades from11g to 19c.
- Oversee large-scale database consolidation and platform refreshes.
- Ensure minimal downtime and high reliability during major upgrade and migration events.
Cloud Migration & Hybrid Architecture
- Lead the migration of on-prem Oracle workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Design hybrid architectures integrating on-prem Exadata with cloud-based services.
- Develop migration runbooks, automation scripts, and repeatable patterns for cloud adoption.
Exadata & E-Business Suite Expertise
- Provide senior-level support for Oracle Exadata, including storage cells, compute nodes, and performance tuning.
- Oversee Oracle E-Business Suite R12 database operations.
- Troubleshoot complex performance issues across Exadata, RAC, ASM, and EBS environments.
Performance Engineering & Optimization
- Lead advanced performance tuning efforts using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and SQL tuning.
- Optimize high-volume OLTP and batch workloads.
- Resolve deep-rooted performance bottlenecks across SQL, PL/SQL, storage, and system layers.
High Availability, DR & Security
- Architect and maintain enterprise-grade HA/DR solutions using Data Guard and Active Data Guard.
- Ensure compliance with security standards, encryption, auditing, and regulatory frameworks.
- Lead incident response for critical production issues.
Automation & Engineering Excellence
- Build automation frameworks using Shell, Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
- Improve CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
- Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Collaboration & Mentorship
- Mentor junior and mid-level DBAs.
- Partner with application teams, infrastructure engineers, and cloud architects.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- 20 years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience.
- Extensive experience upgrading Oracle databases from 11g to 19c.
- Deep expertise with Oracle Exadata.
- Strong experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite R12.
- Proven experience leading cloud migration initiatives.
- Expert-level knowledge of RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and OEM.
- Strong SQL, PL/SQL, and Linux skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures.
- Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or cloud automation frameworks.
- Knowledge of WebLogic or SOA Suite.
- Oracle certifications (OCP, OCM, OCI Architect).
Soft Skills
- Strategic thinker with strong architectural instincts.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to influence across teams.
- Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.
- Ownership mindset focused on reliability and innovation.
If I missed your call ! Please drop me a mail.
Thank you,
Harish
Talent Acquisition
Astir IT Solutions, Inc - An E-Verified Company
Email:harishj@astirit.com
Direct : 7326946000*788
50 Cragwood Rd. Suite # 219, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
www.astirit.com