6 to 8 Years Relevant Experience
We are seeking a highly skilled Oracle DDA (Database Design and Administration) Admin with 6–8 years of experience in Oracle RAC environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Oracle database technologies, replication tools, performance tuning, and infrastructure maintenance. The role demands a proactive professional who can support performance testing cycles, implement change requests, and ensure stable and optimized database environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage DBA activities during performance testing phases.
- Analyze and interpret performance data, including AWR reports, query plans, and system metrics (CPU, latency, response time, etc.).
- Execute and track change requests from performance/testing teams.
- Ensure smooth database operations and uptime during scheduled test cycles.
- Collaborate with performance leads to maintain test continuity across shifts.
- Perform Oracle infrastructure maintenance: installations, upgrades, patching, and health checks.
- Support backup, restore, and recovery activities.
- Assist Senior Performance Engineers in optimizing test frameworks and database environments.
- Ensure database security, integrity, and compliance with internal standards.
Technical Skills Required:
- Strong DBA experience with Oracle RAC (11g & 12c).
- Expertise in Oracle 11g/12c, PL/SQL, and core Oracle database administration.
- Hands-on experience with data replication technologies, including:
- Oracle GoldenGate
- Streams
- Veridata
- GGMon (preferred)
- Familiarity with MariaDB, MySQL, or MongoDB is an added advantage.
- Strong grasp of performance metrics: CPU utilization, response time, network latency, etc.
- Skilled in query optimization and reading AWR/query plans.
- Basic Unix shell scripting, particularly in AIX environments.
Soft Skills & Other Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills for interfacing with customers and internal teams.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and shift-based team.
- Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.