Principal Oracle Database Engineer

Overview :

As the most senior member of the DBA team, the Principal Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for architecting, managing, and optimizing the organization's database infrastructure. This role demands expert-level technical proficiency in database administration, particularly in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server platforms, along with specialized expertise in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) administration and configuration. This individual contributor position will lead complex database initiatives, provide strategic technical guidance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support high-availability, security, and compliance across all database environments.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions :

Database Architecture & Management :

• Act as the lead technical expert, providing guidance and mentorship to other DBA team members.
• Manage the architecture, administration, monitoring, and optimization of Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases for optimal performance and availability.
• Oversee complex installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching, including Oracle RAC clusters and Microsoft SQL Server HA clusters.
• Develop and implement advanced high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies aligned with business needs.
• Design and implement cloud-based database solutions on platforms like Azure, AWS, and OCI to ensure scalability and resilience.
• Perform advanced performance tuning, capacity planning, and growth management to meet organizational demands, utilizing tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) and SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer (DPA).
• Implement automation to streamline routine database operations, including backup / recovery, performance monitoring, and alerting.

Application DBA Support :

Database Security and Compliance :

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

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