Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Title: Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Summary: The Senior Oracle DBA will be responsible for managing high-availability database environments, disaster recovery setups, and ensuring uninterrupted operation of trading platforms. The role also involves performance optimization, automation initiatives, and supporting business-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Administration (Core Role)
• Manage and administer Oracle RAC (2-node or higher) environments
• Maintain and monitor Oracle Data Guard (DR setups)
• Handle Disaster Recovery (DR) site for trading databases
• Perform backup, recovery, and database security management
• Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning
• Administer Oracle and SQLite databases
• Application & APEX Management
• Manage and support Oracle APEX environments
• Develop and maintain applications using HTML, JavaScript
• Handle APEX deployments, security, and troubleshooting

System Availability & Operations

• Ensure 24/7 availability of trading systems (front-end terminals, back-office, APIs)
• Lead incident management and root cause analysis
• Apply patches, upgrades, and database migrations
• Coordinate UAT, deployments, and vendor interactions
• Support production systems with minimal downtime

Strategic & Technical Contributions

• Develop and implement IT policies and governance frameworks
• Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives
• Utilize Python / scripting for automation
• Contribute to AI/ML-based initiatives (preferred)
• Support dashboards, reporting, and analytics

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle RAC & Data Guard
• Expertise in Oracle Database Administration (11g/12c/19c or above)
• Experience with Linux (RHEL / Oracle Linux)
• Knowledge of Oracle APEX
• Familiarity with trading systems / capital markets (preferred)
• Experience with backup tools, RMAN, and DR drills
• Scripting knowledge (Python, Shell scripting)
• Understanding of IT governance and security best practices

Educational Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Certifications (Preferred / Advantage)

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) – Oracle Database Administrator
• Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
• Certification in Oracle RAC / Data Guard / Performance Tuning is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person