Engineer - Oracle DBA + Automation

Our client needs a senior Oracle Database Engineer to run mission-critical production databases and automate Oracle DBA operations using modern DevOps and scripting.
This is hands-on work.
It’s fast. It’s high stakes.
And you’ll juggle multiple projects at once.
Key Responsibilities Administer and support enterprise-scale Oracle databases in production Design and maintain Oracle RAC and Data Guard architectures Handle patching, upgrades, migrations , and performance tuning Manage backup and recovery using RMAN Monitor databases via Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Support cloud deployments on OCI and AWS Automate repetitive DBA tasks using Ansible , Git , and scripting Work with Agile delivery teams across parallel projects Ensure stability, security, and high availability in regulated setups Mandatory Technical Skills (Non-Negotiable) 8+ years in large enterprise environments Strong hands-on expertise in: Oracle Database Administration Oracle RAC Oracle Data Guard Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) RMAN (Backup & Recovery) Patching & upgrades Performance tuning & optimisation Database migrations Solid experience with OCI and AWS Strong SQL and/or PL/SQL Strong Unix/Linux administration Experience in Agile delivery models Proven automation using: Ansible Git Bash and/or Python Nice to Have (Good bonus, not a deal-breaker) Jenkins and Groovy Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) Exposure to other database technologies Banking / financial services experience Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree (CS or equivalent) — Mandatory Oracle / Cloud certifications — Preferred Behavioural Competencies Calm under pressure in production environments Strong communication (clear, crisp, professional) High ownership and self-management Can handle multiple projects without drama (or at least without breaking things)