Senior Oracle Database Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide assistance for Oracle databases, which includes configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting.

• Actively monitor system performance, optimize SQL queries, enhance indexes, and manage database configurations to avert performance issues.

• Spearhead performance tuning and troubleshooting activities, identifying bottlenecks and executing effective solutions.

• Design, implement, and maintain high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) strategies, encompassing Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters), Oracle Data Guard, SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, and Failover Clustering.

• Deploy and upgrade various versions of Oracle (e.g., 12c, 19c) and Microsoft SQL Server across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.

• Establish robust security protocols, manage user permissions and access controls, apply patches, and ensure compliance with data governance regulations.

• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to support data-driven projects.

• Develop and test comprehensive backup strategies to ensure quick recovery from system failures or data corruption.

• Maintain documentation for Oracle data models, dictionaries, and configurations.

• Provide technical guidance, mentor fellow DBAs, and contribute to strategic database planning.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).

• Over 5 years of DBA experience in enterprise, 24/7 environments; 8+ years preferred for candidates seeking lead roles.

• Significant experience with both Oracle and SQL Server in high-volume, production settings.

• Practical experience with RAC, Data Guard, Always On, clustering, and failover strategies.

• Demonstrated capability in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar).

• Experience mentoring others, serving as an escalation point, and contributing to database strategy (for lead candidates).

• OCP and/or Microsoft SQL Server/Azure certifications are preferred.

• Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and ability to prioritize tasks in an on-call environment.

• Experience with WMS or supply chain systems is preferred; a general understanding of distribution/logistics environments is beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Life insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Mental health coverage

• Gender-affirming and family-building benefits

• Paid parental leave

• Associate discounts

• Community involvement opportunities