Oracle Golden Gate DBA- L3

Job#: 3026414

Job Description:

Job title: Oracle GoldenGate DBA (L3)

Client type: Energy

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid - onsite up to 3x/week as needed)

Contract length: 12 months

Pay range: $60-72/hr. (on W2)

About the Role

We are seeking a senior Oracle GoldenGate DBA to join a fast-paced, production-focused team supporting critical enterprise data replication and database environments. This role is heavily hands-on and centered around Oracle GoldenGate (Classic and Microservices architectures), database performance, and high availability systems.

The ideal candidate brings deep Oracle DBA experience, strong ownership of production issues, and comfort working in a 24x7 operational environment.

What You'll Do

As an Oracle GoldenGate DBA, you will be responsible for day-to-day administration, monitoring, and optimization of Oracle databases and real-time replication systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and administer Oracle GoldenGate (Classic and Microservices) for real-time data replication and database migration
• Manage GoldenGate environments using:
  • Service Manager
  • Administration Server
  • Performance Metrics Service
• Monitor and troubleshoot replication issues including:
  • Replication lag
  • Process failures
  • Data conflicts
• Tune GoldenGate configurations for performance and scalability, including parallel replication
• Support Oracle database environments including:
  • Oracle RAC
  • ASM
  • Data Guard
  • Exadata
• Perform database performance analysis and tuning using AWR, ADDM, and OEM
• Execute database migrations and data management using Data Pump (expdp/impdp)
• Develop and maintain shell scripts for automation, monitoring, and reporting
• Support heterogeneous replication between Oracle and non-Oracle databases
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide production support in a 24x7 environment
• Communicate clearly during incidents and actively drive issues to resolution
• Contribute to service improvement and performance optimization initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience
• Strong experience with Oracle 18c / 19c
• Extensive hands-on experience with Oracle GoldenGate in production environments
• Experience with both GoldenGate Classic and Microservices architectures
• Strong knowledge of Oracle RAC, ASM, and Data Guard
• Proven experience troubleshooting and supporting high-availability, high-volume environments
• Hands-on experience with Oracle performance tuning tools (AWR, ADDM, OEM)
• Experience using Data Pump utilities for migrations
• Proficiency with shell scripting and automation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in on-call rotations and 24x7 environments
• Able to work onsite in Dallas up to three times per week as needed

Nice to Have

• Experience with heterogeneous replication (Oracle to non-Oracle)
• Exposure to DevOps or Agile environments
• Familiarity with Jira or similar ticketing tools

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.