Oracle Exadata DBA (100% Remote)
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Exadata DBA to manage and optimize Oracle databases hosted on Exadata and Linux platforms within the AWS cloud environment. The role includes ownership of application schemas, database design, extensions, and ongoing support across development, test, and production environments. It requires expertise in database performance tuning, administration, replication, and high-availability solutions such as Oracle Data Guard. The DBA will help lead database strategy and implement best practices for large-scale, high-volume application systems. The role collaborates with development teams on application modernization and helps ensure database components are scalable, reliable, and perform optimally in AWS. The position is 100% remote, with North Carolina local candidates considered first, and has a stated duration of 6–12 months.
Requirements
- Five years of experience with Oracle Exadata architecture, including storage cells, InfiniBand networking, Smart Scan, and Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC).
- Five years of experience managing storage using Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM) and monitoring ASM disk groups.
- Three years of hands-on experience installing, patching, and upgrading Oracle Database software and related components, including Exadata patches, PSU/DBRU, and Release Updates.
- Two years of experience tuning performance at both the database and Exadata storage layers.
- Seven years of expertise designing database schemas, access patterns, indexing, locking strategies, and tuning Oracle databases.
- Seven years of ability to troubleshoot complex issues across database, operating system, and Exadata storage components.
- Two years of experience with OEM (Oracle Enterprise Manager) or Cloud Control for monitoring and diagnostics.
- Seven years of strong SQL writing skills.
- Three years of experience participating in an on-call rotation and weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain Oracle database environments for development, test, and production running on Exadata and Linux in AWS.
- Collaborate with application developers to define data requirements, design tables and schemas, and assist with SQL development and optimization.
- Support application modernization efforts by providing robust, scalable database solutions.
- Lead the design, implementation, and management of application schemas, database structures, and extensions.
- Provide technical support for Oracle databases, diagnosing and resolving performance, configuration, and availability issues.
- Develop and maintain procedures, standards, and best practices for database operations in cloud environments.
- Administer high-availability and disaster-recovery configurations using Oracle Data Guard.
- Implement and manage replication solutions such as Oracle GoldenGate.
- Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and resource management for high-volume workloads.
- Conduct database backups, restores, patching, and upgrades.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and weekend work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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