Oracle Database Administrator DBA

Apexon

$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 to 7 years of Oracle Database Administration experience.
  • Experience with Oracle database migrations, specifically Exadata and cloud.
  • Strong aptitude in Oracle Data Guard and Broker operations.
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle GoldenGate installation and management.
  • Proficiency in Oracle RMAN for backup and recovery procedures.
  • Knowledge of Oracle Database versions 11g, 12c, and 19c.
  • Expertise in SQL programming, specifically PL/SQL.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily Oracle database administration tasks.
  • Maintain database security standards and schemas.
  • Support various application teams and production releases.
  • Plan and execute database migration tasks.
  • Configure automated failovers with Data Guard.
  • Install and manage Oracle GoldenGate replication systems.
  • Develop enterprise backup and recovery strategies using RMAN.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance including Dental & Vision.
  • 401K Plan for retirement savings.
  • Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Paid Vacations and Holidays for work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for continuous skill development and career growth.
Full Job Description
Role: Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46204

Position: 1

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Oracle database administration, Exadata, Data Guard, GoldenGate, database migrations, and performance tuning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing enterprise Oracle environments, supporting mission critical applications, optimizing database performance, and leading complex database migration and high availability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage day to day Oracle database administration and operations.
• Maintain database schemas, security standards, and database environments.
• Support development, testing, production releases, and application teams.
• Plan and execute Oracle database migrations, including Exadata and cloud migration initiatives.
• Configure and manage Oracle Data Guard and Data Guard Broker for automated switchovers and failovers.
• Install, configure, and support Oracle GoldenGate replication environments.
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise backup and recovery solutions using RMAN.
• Perform quarterly Exadata patching across database, Grid Infrastructure, storage cells, networking, and firmware.
• Monitor and tune database performance using AWR, ADDM, OEM, and SQL optimization techniques.
• Develop and maintain PL/SQL objects including packages, procedures, triggers, views, and functions.
• Create shell and batch scripts for automation, monitoring, maintenance, and backups.
• Perform user administration, schema refreshes, capacity planning, and database maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot database issues including locking, deadlocks, waits, and performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and project teams to support enterprise database initiatives.

Required Skills:
• 5 to 7 years of Oracle Database Administration experience.
• Experience executing complex Oracle database migrations, including Exadata or On Premises to Cloud migrations.
• Strong experience with Oracle Data Guard and Data Guard Broker.
• Hands on experience with Oracle GoldenGate installation and configuration.
• Strong expertise with Oracle RMAN backup and recovery.
• Experience performing Oracle Exadata patching and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Database 11g, 12c, and 19c.
• Experience with logical and physical database design and modeling.
• Strong SQL and PL/SQL programming skills.
• Experience tuning SQL queries and database performance using AWR and ADDM reports.
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Experience with Oracle Data Pump utilities.
• Experience writing shell or batch scripts for database automation.

Preferred Skills:
• Oracle Certifications.
• Oracle Exadata experience.
• Oracle GoldenGate expertise.
• Data Masking experience.
• Experience with JEE/Web Applications.
• Ability to quickly adapt to complex enterprise environments.

Expected Deliverables:
• Oracle Database Administration and Support.
• Database Migration Deliverables.
• Data Guard and High Availability Solutions.
• GoldenGate Replication Configuration.
• Database Performance Optimization.
• Backup and Recovery Solutions.
• Database Monitoring and Maintenance.
• Database Security and User Administration.

Education Requirement:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required.

Our Perks and Benefits:

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning experience, and provide care and support for you and your loved ones.

We also offer:
• Health Insurance with Dental & Vision
• 401K Plan
• Life Insurance, STD & LTD
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Continuous Skill Based Development and Career Advancement Opportunities

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