Oracle Senior Engineer (DBA)

Job Title: Oracle Senior Engineer (DBA)

Location: Sunnyvale, CA / Austin, TX

Experience Required: 8-15 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Education: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) or equivalent

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Senior Engineer (DBA) to support and enhance large-scale, mission-critical Oracle database environments. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in Oracle 18c/19c, RAC, ASM, and database upgrades and migrations, along with the ability to operate across multiple UNIX platforms in enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Oracle Database Administration

• Perform hands-on Oracle DBA activities supporting Oracle 18c and 19c databases.

• Apply PSU patches across multiple Oracle database versions.

• Lead and execute Oracle database upgrades to 19c, including rolling upgrades where applicable.

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot multi-node Oracle RAC environments using ASM.

• Create and manage ASM instances, including troubleshooting and performance optimization.

High Availability, Replication & Migration

• Implement and troubleshoot Oracle GoldenGate for data replication and synchronization.

• Perform upgrade and migration of large databases across data centers with minimal downtime.

• Ensure database availability, resilience, and data integrity.

Performance Tuning & Architecture

• Identify performance bottlenecks and proactively propose and implement optimization solutions.

• Apply deep understanding of Oracle database architecture to ensure stability and scalability.

Platform & Operations Support

• Support Oracle databases running on IBM AIX, Linux, and Sun Solaris UNIX operating systems.

• Work closely with application and infrastructure teams to support multiple concurrent projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience as an Oracle DBA / Database Engineer in enterprise environments.

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle 18c and 19c.

• Proven expertise in PSU patching, database upgrades, and large-scale migrations.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, and multi-node configurations.

• Experience with Oracle GoldenGate implementation and troubleshooting.

• Solid understanding of Oracle database architecture and internals.

• Experience supporting Oracle environments on AIX, Linux, and Solaris UNIX.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Good to Have

• Experience supporting multiple application and support teams across parallel initiatives.

• Exposure to third-party backup solutions such as TSM.

• Prior experience with cross-data center database migrations.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and performance optimization mindset

• Ability to manage complex database environments under pressure

• Effective collaboration across infrastructure, application, and support teams

• High ownership and accountability for database stability and performance

Technical Skills

Oracle DBA | Oracle 18c/19c | RAC | ASM | GoldenGate | PSU Patching | Database Upgrades | Performance Tuning | AIX | Linux | Solaris | TSM | Data Center Migration