Essential Skills and Competencies :
- 7+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle 12c / 18c / 19c Database Administration.
- Ability to quickly understand and resolve issues, mitigate risks, and drive projects to completion.
- Strong verbal / written communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
- Active participation in service improvement initiatives.
- Proven ability to manage critical issues and communicate effectively during incident calls.
- Experience monitoring processes, identifying improvement areas, and implementing solutions.
- Willingness to provide on-call support as required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Extensive experience working on production systems.
- Basic knowledge of Solaris, Linux, and Veritas Cluster.
- Strong scripting skills with the ability to drive automation and service improvement efforts.
Primary Technical Skills :
Extensive experience with Exadata database migration, installation, upgrades, and patching.Management of database objects such as tablespaces, users, indexes, roles, privileges, profiles, DB links, and synonyms.Configuration and administration of Oracle 12c, 18c, and 19c.Proficiency in logical backup and recovery using Data Pump, Export / Import.Strong SQL and PL / SQL expertise.Performance tuning experience using AWR and Explain Plan.Hands-on experience with database cloning and ASM (Automatic Storage Management).Backup and recovery strategies using RMAN.Database upgrades (12c to 18c / 19c).Flash recovery features and flashback query.Partitioning of tables and cross-platform transportable tablespaces.Implementation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of Oracle Data Guard and RAC (Real Application Clusters).Collaboration with development teams during design sessions to provide performance and scalability insights.Troubleshooting issues across database, application server, storage, network, and OS layers.Experience with Exadata feature enablement, monitoring, and placement strategy.Working knowledge of Exadata platforms and exachk.Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM13c).Strong background in patch / upgrade and release management across database, storage, and server components.Development and maintenance of system documentation for database and Exadata environments.Application of process and architectural improvements to enhance availability, capacity, and performance.Managing high-severity critical incidents, root cause analysis, and proactive / reactive problem management.Prior exposure to DevOps or Agile environments is a plus.Experience using ITSM tools such as JIRA.Secondary Technical Skills (PostgreSQL) :
Installation, configuration, and maintenance of PostgreSQL database systems.Monitoring and performance optimization for efficiency and reliability.Implementation and management of database backup / recovery processes.Ensuring database security and compliance with organizational standards.Collaborating with developers to design and optimize database schemas.Troubleshooting and resolving PostgreSQL database issues.Planning and executing upgrades and migrations.Documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.Team Culture :
This is a fast-paced, results-driven environment with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes on challenging projects. Team members are expected to integrate quickly, demonstrate motivation and initiative, and set ambitious yet realistic goals. Success is measured by effort, accountability, and consistent execution.