Oracle DBA

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Role: Oracle DBA

Location: Princeton, NJ (Hybrid Onsite)

Industry: Financial Services

Exp: 12-15 Years

Visa restrictions: None

Key Skills:

Oracle DBA (11g/12c/19c ), RMAN, Data Guard/RAC, SQL/PLSQL tuning, Linux/Unix, Shell Scripting

Experience with mission-critical production systems and high-volume transactional systems preferred. Cloud exposure (OCI/AWS/Azure) is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration & High Availability

• Manage, maintain, and upgrade enterprise Oracle Database environments across versions 11g, 12c, and 19c .
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) to ensure maximum uptime and load balancing.
• Design, implement, and test disaster recovery (DR) topologies using Oracle Data Guard and Active Data Guard.
  
  

Performance Tuning & Optimization

• Conduct deep-dive performance analysis, diagnostics, and remediation for high-volume transactional systems.
• Optimize complex SQL and PL/SQL code, utilizing tools like AWR, ADDM, ASH, SQL TRACE, and Explain Plan.
• Proactively manage database storage, memory (SGA/PGA), and I/O performance.
  
  

Backup, Recovery & Automation

• Own the end-to-end backup and recovery lifecycle using Oracle RMAN, ensuring strict adherence to enterprise RPOs and RTOs.
• Administer databases hosted on Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Automate routine DBA tasks, monitoring alerts, and maintenance windows by writing and maintaining advanced Shell Scripts (Bash/Korn).
  
  

Modernization & Cloud Integration

• Support database migration strategies from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments.
• Leverage cloud infrastructure capabilities to optimize database deployments.
  
  

Qualifications & Skill Set

Required Technical Skills:

• Oracle Database Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Oracle 11g, 12c, and 19c architecture and administration.
• High Availability: Proficient in Oracle RAC, Grid Infrastructure, ASM, and Data Guard.
• Backup & Recovery: Deep technical knowledge of Oracle RMAN configuration and complex recovery scenarios.
• Performance Tuning: Proven expertise in SQL/PLSQL tuning and instance-level performance optimization.
• OS & Scripting: Strong command over Linux/Unix environments and proficiency in Shell Scripting.
  
  

Experience & Preferred Attributes:

• Production Focus: Extensive experience supporting mission-critical production systems and high-volume transactional systems, ideally within the financial services or banking sector.
• Cloud Exposure: Experience or familiarity with cloud platforms Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, or Microsoft Azure is highly preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.