Senior Oracle Database Engineer

About The RoleWe 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 supportKey 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 requiredRequired 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 PythonPreferred Qualifications Relevant Oracle certifications Banking or analytical database background Knowledge of Ansible and Git Knowledge of Jenkins and Groovy Knowledge of TerraformBehavioral Competencies Ability to work effectively under pressure Strong professional communication skills Self managed and self organized working style Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously