Overview
Hybrid
$50 - $70
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
ITIL
Database Architecture
Database Administration
Oracle
Oracle Cloud
Oracle versions 11g
12c
19c
OEM
AWR
Job Details
Title: Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Sr. Oracle DBA)
Location: St.Louis
Job Type: [Full-Time / Contract]
Experience Level: Senior (7+ years)
Reports To: IT Manager / Database Services Lead
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our Oracle database infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle database architecture, performance tuning, high availability configurations, backup/recovery strategies, and production support in large-scale enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Soft Skills:
Location: St.Louis
Job Type: [Full-Time / Contract]
Experience Level: Senior (7+ years)
Reports To: IT Manager / Database Services Lead
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our Oracle database infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle database architecture, performance tuning, high availability configurations, backup/recovery strategies, and production support in large-scale enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and upgrade Oracle database software (11g, 12c, 19c or later)
- Perform daily database administration tasks including monitoring, patching, and performance tuning
- Design and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies (RMAN, Data Guard) Support Oracle RAC and ASM environments
- Implement and manage database security policies and user access
- Optimize SQL queries and database performance
- Manage database storage and capacity planning
- Coordinate with developers and application teams for schema design and change management
- Perform database cloning, migration, and refreshes across environments
- Troubleshoot database-related incidents and provide on-call support when necessary
- Maintain documentation of database environments and standard operating procedures
- Automate routine tasks using shell scripts, PL/SQL, or other scripting tools
- Participate in audits and compliance-related activities
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 7+ years of hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA in a production environment
- Strong experience with Oracle versions 11g, 12c, and 19c
- Proficiency in Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and RMAN
- Solid understanding of SQL, PL/SQL, and performance tuning techniques
- Experience with database monitoring tools (OEM, AWR, ADDM, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments and scripting (Shell, Bash, etc.)
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification
- Experience with GoldenGate or other replication tools
- Exposure to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Experience with automation tools like Ansible or Terraform
- Experience working in DevOps or CI/CD environments
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities
- Proactive attitude and attention to detail
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