Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Title: Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) 
Location: Middletown, NJ (Onsite)
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Client: Tech Mahindra
   
Job Summary 
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Infrastructure Management team. This role is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, integrity, and security of Oracle database systems in a complex enterprise environment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Oracle database technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to database optimization and reliability.
   
Key Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and maintain Oracle databases to ensure high availability and optimal performance

• Design and implement backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and related tools

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues, ensuring minimal downtime

• Perform database upgrades, patching, and migrations across environments

• Implement and enforce database security policies, access controls, and compliance standards

• Monitor database performance and conduct tuning and optimization activities

• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to support database design and integration

• Develop and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and standards

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior DBAs

• Stay updated with emerging Oracle technologies and industry best practices

  
Required Skills & Experience

• 10 15 years of experience in Oracle Database Administration

• Strong expertise in Oracle 12c and above

• Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL programming

• Hands-on experience with:

  • Oracle RAC

  • Oracle Data Guard

  • RMAN (Backup & Recovery)

• Strong knowledge of database performance tuning and optimization

• Experience with database security, backup, and disaster recovery strategies

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues

  
Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (Oracle Cloud, AWS RDS)

• Familiarity with database monitoring and performance tools

• Experience with automation and scripting (Bash, Python)

• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix environments

  
Qualifications

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

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification preferred

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  
Nice-to-Have Additions (Optional for Hiring Edge)

• Experience with DevOps practices or CI/CD integration for database deployments

• Exposure to containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes)

• Knowledge of enterprise monitoring tools like OEM, Splunk, or AppDynamics