Oracle Exadata DBA

Job: Senior Oracle Exadata DBA

Location: Raleigh, NC ( Hybrid)

Key responsibilities:

·         Lead end‑to‑end migration of large 19c databases to Oracle Exadata in AWS, including planning, execution, cutover, and validation.

·         Design and implement Exadata‑optimized database configurations, storage features, and performance strategies.

·         Manage Oracle Exadata environments (dev/test/prod), including schema design, data modeling, and SQL optimization.

·         Perform advanced performance tuning using AWR/ASH analysis, indexing, partitioning, and resource management.

·         Administer high‑availability and DR configurations using Oracle Data Guard.

·         Implement and manage replication solutions such as Oracle GoldenGate.

·         Troubleshoot performance, configuration, and availability issues across Exadata and Linux platforms.

·         Execute backups, restores, patching, and upgrades for Exadata environments.

Required Skills:

·         Deep understanding of Oracle Exadata architecture, including storage cells, InfiniBand networking, Smart Scan and Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC).

·         Experience managing storage using Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM) and monitoring ASM disk groups.

·         Proficiency in applying Exadata storage cell, compute node, and firmware patches, along with database-level PSU/DBRU/Release Updates.

·         Experience with performance tuning at both database and Exadata storage layer.

·         Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across database, OS, and Exadata storage components.

·         Demonstrable expertise in designing database schemas, access patterns, indexing, locking strategies, and tuning Oracle databases.

·         Experience with OEM (Oracle Enterprise Manager) or Cloud Control for monitoring and diagnostics.

·         Experience in Install, configure, and troubleshoot/maintain Golden Gate.

·         Strong experience in SQL writing skills.

·         Experience with advanced security and Oracle DataGuard replication.