Senior Oracle Database Engineer

We are hiring a Senior Oracle Database Engineer to support enterprise technology projects with a strong focus on Oracle performance tuning and DBA automation. This role sits within a fast-paced delivery environment, working across multiple projects concurrently, and requires resilience under pressure including occasional out of hours and weekend support.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Oracle databases across production and non-production environments
• Own end-to-end performance tuning at SQL and database level
• Manage high availability architecture including Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Oracle Dataguard
• Execute backup and recovery operations using Recovery Manager (RMAN)
• Handle database patching cycles and version upgrades
• Administer environments through Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
• Operate and support databases across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS
• Automate recurring DBA tasks using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform, and Groovy
• Lead or support database migration projects
• Write and maintain scripts in Bash and Python to support operational efficiency
• Work within Agile delivery teams, collaborating across multiple simultaneous projects
• Provide production support during out of hours and weekends as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
• 8+ years of Oracle DBA experience in large organizations
• Excellent hands-on knowledge of Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC)
• Excellent hands-on knowledge of Oracle Dataguard
• Excellent hands-on knowledge of RMAN
• Excellent hands-on knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
• Excellent knowledge of database patching processes
• Excellent knowledge of SQL and database performance tuning
• Excellent knowledge of database migration methodologies
• Working knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AWS
• Good knowledge of SQL and/or PL/SQL
• Good knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems
• Good knowledge of Agile working practices
• Good knowledge of scripting languages, Bash and Python

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant Oracle certifications
• Banking or analytical database background
• Knowledge of Ansible and Git
• Knowledge of Jenkins and Groovy
• Knowledge of Terraform

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong professional communication skills
• Self-managed and self-organized working style
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates