Oracle DBA

Title: Oracle DBA
Location:  Boston, MA 02108 (3 days Onsite a week)
Duration: 7+ months/contract TO HIRE
Need Local  Candidate

Looking for an Oracle DBA with solid scripting skills
• Performance tuning (analyzing SQL plans, trace files, coding strategies) is the main focus
• Automation through Shell scripting (Korn Shell)
• Oracle 19c
• PL/SQL
• Moving to Exadata environment (RAC, GoldenGate)
• OnPrem and Cloud systems

Database Administrator II - Job Description/ Responsibilities
Job Description   Position Summary
Job Summary:
We are seeking an Oracle Database Administrator to join client’s Data & Analytics Solutions (D&A) Database Operations team. This role is responsible for supporting and administering hundreds of Oracle database environments while ensuring performance, availability, reliability, and operational excellence across critical client platforms. The ideal candidate will bring strong Oracle database administration experience, Linux expertise, troubleshooting skills, and a passion for automation, performance tuning, and continuous improvement.
This role is based in Boston, MA and follows a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite per week. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM ET with an on-call rotation requiring after hours P1 support and weekend P1 support/change management. There may be occasional Monday-Friday 1:00PM-9:00PM ET shifts when DBAs covering that shift are unavailable.

Key Responsibilities:
Oracle Database Administration: Administer, monitor, and support Oracle database environments including Oracle RDBMS, ASM, RAC, and related infrastructure components
Database Monitoring & Support: Monitor database environments using Oracle Enterprise Manager and other tools to ensure system availability, stability, and performance
Performance Tuning: Analyze and troubleshoot SQL, database, and system performance issues through query optimization, execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, partitioning, and performance diagnostics
Database Maintenance: Perform database patching, upgrades, migrations, cloning, backup, and recovery activities across Oracle database environments
Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain automation solutions utilizing Shell, Python, SQL, and PL/SQL scripting to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort
Issue Resolution: Respond to client requests, production incidents, database issues, and operational support inquiries while providing timely resolution and communication
Data Replication & Integration: Configure and maintain Oracle GoldenGate services and support data replication requirements across client environments
Cloud & Infrastructure Support: Assist with database architecture, planning, and migration initiatives involving Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, or similar cloud platforms
Standards & Governance: Establish and maintain database administration standards, naming conventions, patching procedures, backup strategies, and operational best practices
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with application teams, infrastructure teams, and client-facing support organizations to resolve issues and support business objectives

Qualifications:
5+ years of Oracle Database Administration experience supporting Oracle RDBMS and ASM environments
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills within complex database environments
Strong SQL and PL/SQL development skills for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and performance analysis
Experience with SQL performance tuning including execution plans, SQL traces, indexing strategies, partitioning, and optimization techniques
Strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems and system administration fundamentals
Experience developing Shell scripts and automation solutions
Ability to work independently and effectively manage operational support responsibilities
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and business teams
Flexibility to support rotating on-call schedules and after-hours production support activities

Preferred Experience:
Oracle RAC administration experience
Oracle Exadata administration experience
Oracle Enterprise Manager experience
Oracle GoldenGate experience
Oracle ZFS and Oracle ZDLRA experience
SQL Server administration exposure
Python scripting experience
Experience with ServiceNow incident, change, and request management processes
Experience supporting cloud-based database environments including Azure, AWS, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Experience driving operational improvements, automation initiatives, and process efficiencies