# Sr. Oracle DBA Engineer - (Automation) **Company:** [GSSTech Group](null/companies/cu9XaZB8i9r9X8CdwN62f7.md) **Location:** Dubai, United Arab Emirates **Workplace:** on site [Apply for this job](null/view/9b9586a5-ad1f-447b-966e-4ab1a3ae19ea) ## Description We are looking for an experienced **Senior Oracle Database Engineer** with strong expertise in Oracle Database Administration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, database migration, and enterprise database technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with **Oracle RAC, Oracle Data Guard, OCI, AWS, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), RMAN, database patching, performance tuning, and database migration**. Experience in automating repetitive Oracle DBA activities using technologies such as **Ansible, Git, Jenkins, Groovy, Terraform, Bash, and Python** will be highly valuable. The role involves supporting multiple technology projects simultaneously within a large-scale enterprise environment. The successful candidate should be comfortable working under pressure, managing competing priorities, and participating in out-of-hours or weekend activities when required. ## Requirements ### Key Responsibilities - Provide senior-level Oracle database administration and engineering support for technology projects and enterprise platforms. - Design, implement, maintain, and support highly available and resilient Oracle database environments. - Perform advanced **Oracle database performance tuning**, including SQL tuning, database tuning, workload analysis, and performance optimization. - Administer and support **Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC)** environments. - Administer and support **Oracle Data Guard** environments for high availability and disaster recovery. - Manage Oracle databases across **Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)** and **AWS** environments. - Monitor and manage database environments using **Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)**. - Perform database backup, recovery, and restore activities using **Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN)**. - Plan and execute Oracle database patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities. - Perform database migrations across environments and platforms while ensuring minimal business disruption. - Analyze and resolve complex database performance, availability, and production issues. - Develop and maintain database administration standards, procedures, and operational documentation. - Support multiple technology projects and database initiatives concurrently. - Work closely with application, infrastructure, cloud, security, development, and technology teams to support project delivery. - Participate in incident management, root-cause analysis, problem management, and production support activities. - Automate repetitive Oracle DBA activities and operational processes using modern automation technologies. - Identify opportunities to improve database administration efficiency through scripting, automation, and DevOps practices. - Participate in Agile delivery practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. ### Required Technical Skills ### Oracle Database Administration - 8+ years of strong hands-on experience in **Oracle Database Administration / Engineering** within large enterprise environments. - Excellent knowledge of Oracle Database administration and architecture. - Strong hands-on experience with **Oracle RAC**. - Strong hands-on experience with **Oracle Data Guard**. - Strong experience with **Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)**. - Strong experience with **Oracle RMAN**. - Strong experience in **Oracle database patching**. - Strong experience in **Oracle database performance tuning**, including: - SQL tuning - Database tuning - Query optimization - Performance analysis and troubleshooting - Strong experience in **Oracle database migration**. ### Cloud - Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with **Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)**. - Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with **AWS**. ### Database / Programming - Good knowledge of **SQL and/or PL/SQL**. - Good knowledge of **Unix/Linux operating systems**. - Strong scripting experience using **Bash and/or Python**. ### Automation & DevOps - Strong experience with **Ansible**. - Strong experience with **Git**. - Good knowledge of **Jenkins** and **Groovy**. - Good knowledge of **Terraform**. - Ability to automate repetitive Oracle DBA tasks and operational processes using scripting and infrastructure/configuration automation tools. ### Banking & Enterprise Experience - Experience working within **large-scale enterprise organizations** is essential. - Previous experience in the **banking / financial services domain** is desirable. - Experience supporting or managing **analytical databases / database platforms** is desirable. - Experience working in highly regulated, business-critical technology environments is an advantage. ### Agile & Delivery - Good understanding of **Agile working practices**. - Ability to work across multiple technology projects simultaneously. - Strong coordination and collaboration skills across technical teams. - Ability to manage priorities, incidents, deadlines, and competing project requirements effectively. ### Behavioral & Professional Competencies - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced enterprise environment. - Excellent professional communication and stakeholder management skills. - Strong ownership and accountability. - Ability to self-manage and organize workload effectively. - Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence. - Willingness and ability to support **evening, weekend, or out-of-hours activities when required**. - Ability to manage and prioritize work across multiple concurrent projects. ### Education - Bachelor’s degree or higher in **Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline**. ### Certifications Relevant Oracle, cloud, database, or technology certifications are desirable.