Job Title: Jr. Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Location: Atlanta, GA - 2 days per week (Hybrid)

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Job Description :

We are seeking a skilled Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of Oracle databases. This role requires expertise in database performance tuning, high availability, security, and disaster recovery. The Oracle DBA will work closely with developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders to ensure database systems are optimized, secure, and aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for maintaining, upgrading, and administering Oracle EBS instances on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure using automation tools like Ansible, Jenkins etc
Optimize database performance, ensuring high availability and reliability.
Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning using RMAN and other tools.
Troubleshoot database-related issues, working closely with application and infrastructure teams.

Performance Tuning & Optimization:

•Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks using tools like AWR, ADDM, and SQL Tuning Advisor.

•Optimize SQL queries and database indexing strategies for improved performance.

•Implement partitioning, compression, and other techniques to enhance efficiency.

Security & Compliance:

•Implement database security policies, user access controls, and encryption techniques.

•Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery:

•Configure and manage Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and GoldenGate for HA and replication.

•Develop and test disaster recovery plans, ensuring minimal downtime in case of failures.

Automation & Scripting:

•Develop scripts using Shell, PL/SQL, or Python for database automation and monitoring.

Collaboration & Documentation:

•Work with developers to optimize database schemas and queries.

•Document database architecture, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 2 – 5 years of experience as an Oracle DBA in enterprise environments

•Strong knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL, and performance tuning techniques.

•Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for monitoring and administration.

•Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting.

•Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

•Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Oracle Certified Master (OCM) are a plus.

Contract work, 2 days per week,