Oracle Database Administrator Jobs

Explore Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) opportunities with organizations seeking experienced professionals to manage critical data systems. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles focused on Oracle database operations, architecture, reliability, and modernization.

What Oracle Database Administrators Do

Oracle DBAs install, configure, maintain, and secure Oracle database environments. Common responsibilities include monitoring availability, optimizing queries and database performance, managing backups and recovery, applying patches, supporting upgrades, and troubleshooting production issues. Many roles also involve capacity planning, access controls, disaster recovery, and collaboration with developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for hands-on Oracle Database experience, strong SQL and PL/SQL knowledge, performance tuning, backup and recovery expertise, and familiarity with high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Experience with Linux or Unix, scripting, automation, security practices, and monitoring tools can also be valuable. Depending on the position, organizations may seek expertise with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, Exadata, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

Career Paths and Work Environments

Oracle database professionals work across industries such as finance, healthcare, technology, government, and enterprise services. Career paths may lead to senior DBA, database architect, database reliability engineer, cloud database engineer, or data platform leadership roles. Some positions emphasize on-premises systems, while others focus on hybrid environments and cloud migration.

Find Oracle DBA Roles on Ladders

Browse Oracle Database Administrator openings and compare responsibilities, required experience, and work arrangements. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover roles aligned with their technical strengths and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Champion the maintenance and optimization of Oracle databases in AWS, ensuring system integrity and performance. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions, manage configurations, and support compl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $263K *

Manage and maintain Oracle databases, leveraging expertise in Unix scripting and PL/SQL. Engage in data migration, interface development, and automated task management while collaborating within a dyn...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of enterprise-level Oracle database solutions in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring optimal performance and security for critical governme...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the development and management of Oracle eBusiness Suite solutions, leading critical projects and resolving advanced technical issues while ensuring compliance with government policies and en...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading data architecture initiatives across Oracle Cloud applications. Drive data governance, migration, and integration strategies to enhance business processes and ensure dat...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing Oracle eBusiness Suite functionalities. Leverage your 20+ years of expertise to lead critical projects, solve complex issues, and support finance and payment...

Reston, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Oracle Cloud solutions. As a key architect, you'll design and implement innovative Oracle CX applications, ensuring alignment with business goals while leading...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and optimization of Oracle CX data architecture, ensuring effective data conversion and integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience through inn...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise data management by leading MDM strategies and architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data quality and governance while integrating solutions across platforms like...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise data integration by leading technical efforts, designing robust ETL/ELT pipelines, and ensuring data quality across complex systems. Drive excellence in data workflows and maintai...

Montgomery, ALRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform technical leadership by overseeing Oracle architecture and AI delivery. Play a key role in building a high-performing team while engaging with customers and partners to drive innovative solu...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing Oracle database systems, ensuring optimal performance and security across on-premises and cloud environments. Collaborate with development and infrastructure t...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $175K *

Champion the optimization of mission-critical Oracle EBS environments, ensuring seamless database administration and support for complex financial systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Engage as a key Oracle Application DBA supporting a high-profile multi-agency program. Leverage your experience in Oracle E-Business Suite management to ensure optimal performance and uptime, while en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower growth by leading Oracle Managed Services sales and strategy. Drive new business, build executive relationships, and enhance service offerings while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role leading Oracle Cloud transformation programs. Oversee multiple projects across CX, ERP, and HCM platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives while managi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $175K *

Advance your career by overseeing Oracle system integrations across multiple customer engagements. Collaborate with teams to enhance platform ownership and provide pre-sales support, ensuring seamless...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of SQL Server architecture, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery across a multi-tenant cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex databa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Oracle eBusiness Suite implementation, leading a skilled team to enhance financial modules while ensuring seamless project management and technical problem reso...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of our NetSuite environment by developing and automating solutions that enhance efficiency across Finance, Sales, and Operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement AI-driven fe...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to lead innovative Oracle Cloud solutions, collaborating with clients to design and deliver cutting-edge technical architectures that address complex business challenges and drive success in a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Oracle Cloud solutions. As a Delivery Architect, you'll lead complex projects, guide clients through implementations, and drive innovative strategies to optimi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing Oracle database landscapes, ensuring optimal performance and standards compliance. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and drive architectur...

Philadelphia, PARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Oracle E-Business Suite solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer engagements and support pre-sales initiatives while collaborating with cross-fun...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing complex databases and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with IT teams to design, implement, and maintain database systems while adhering to security protocols and optim...

New Cumberland, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Oracle Database Administrator do?question toggle

    An Oracle DBA manages the availability, performance, security, and reliability of Oracle databases. Duties often include maintenance, upgrades, backup and recovery, performance tuning, access management, and troubleshooting.

  • What skills are important for Oracle DBA jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include Oracle database administration, SQL and PL/SQL, performance tuning, backup and recovery, database security, and Linux or Unix. Some roles also require experience with RAC, Data Guard, Exadata, automation, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

  • How much do Oracle Database Administrator jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by experience, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its salary range and requirements.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Oracle DBA roles?question toggle

    Employers often seek several years of relevant database administration experience and a background in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Requirements differ by employer, and some positions value Oracle certifications or specialized platform experience.

  • What career paths can follow an Oracle DBA role?question toggle

    Experienced Oracle DBAs may advance into senior DBA, database architect, database reliability engineer, cloud database engineer, or data platform management roles.