SQL & Oracle Database Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned SQL and Oracle Database Engineer to oversee, maintain, and enhance enterprise database environments primarily focused on Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server platforms. This position demands expertise in database administration, fine-tuning performance, implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions, automation, and supporting critical business applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and provide support for Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database systems.
• Continuously monitor database performance and execute tuning and optimization strategies.
• Manage backup, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery planning.
• Ensure consistent availability, reliability, and security of database systems.
• Lead database upgrades, migrations, patch management, and lifecycle activities.
• Configure and maintain high-availability technologies such as Oracle Data Guard, Real Application Clusters (RAC), and SQL Server Always On.
• Create and maintain automation scripts to streamline database operations.
• Diagnose and resolve complex database incidents and performance challenges.
• Conduct database capacity planning and health assessments.
• Collaborate closely with application, infrastructure, and architecture teams to support new projects and initiatives.
• Participate actively in change management, release processes, and operational support tasks.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior database engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in Database Administration or Engineering roles.
• Over 2 years of experience in senior or lead database engineering positions.
• Proficient with Oracle Database 19c or newer versions.
• Experienced with Microsoft SQL Server database administration.
• Skilled in database performance tuning and troubleshooting techniques.
• Knowledgeable in backup and recovery technologies.
• Familiar with database security practices, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience working with cloud-based database platforms.
• Strong scripting abilities and experience in automating database tasks.

Technical Skills

• Oracle Database Administration
• Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC)
• Oracle Data Guard
• RMAN Backup and Recovery
• Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
• Microsoft SQL Server Administration
• SQL Performance Tuning
• SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
• Clustering and Replication Techniques
• Database Monitoring and Performance Analysis
• Backup and Disaster Recovery Planning
• Cloud Database Service Management
• Automation with Ansible or Terraform
• PL/SQL and SQL Scripting

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) credential.
• ITIL v4 Foundation certification.
• Oracle Cloud related certifications.
• Additional certifications in Database Administration.
• Prior experience managing enterprise-scale database environments.