Oracle Database Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Communication
Conflict Resolution
Database
OCI
Oracle
OCA
SQL
Oracle ASM
Documentation
Oracle Enterprise Manager
Oracle RAC
Problem Solving
OCP

Job Details

Job Summary

An Oracle Database Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing Oracle database systems to ensure high performance, security, and availability of enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Oracle databases 

  • Design and maintain database architecture, schemas, and storage

  • Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery using RMAN

  • Monitor database performance and tune SQL queries, indexes, and execution plans

  • Ensure high availability using Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and ASM

  • Implement database security, user roles, privileges, and encryption

  • Troubleshoot database issues and perform root cause analysis

  • Automate routine DBA tasks using Shell scripting / PL/SQL

  • Work closely with application developers and system administrators

  • Maintain documentation and follow best practices

Required Skills

  • Strong experience with Oracle RDBMS

  • Expertise in SQL, PL/SQL

  • Hands-on with RMAN, Data Guard, RAC

  • Performance tuning and query optimization

  • Experience with Linux/Unix environments

  • Knowledge of ASM, OEM (Oracle Enterprise Manager)

  • Understanding of database security and compliance

Good to Have Skills

  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

  • GoldenGate replication

  • Python or advanced shell scripting

  • Experience in cloud or hybrid environments

  • Oracle certifications (OCA/OCP)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

  • 10+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA / Database Engineer (varies by role level)

Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Good communication and teamwork

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.