Oracle DBA (Exadata)

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support Oracle Database environments, primarily Oracle 12c and 19c, across production and non-production systems.
• Manage highly available and mission-critical database environments using Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and Exadata.
• Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, migrations, backup, and recovery activities.
• Manage backup and recovery strategies using Oracle RMAN, ensuring database availability and data protection.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including SQL/database tuning, capacity management, and troubleshooting.
• Administer and monitor database environments using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Support Oracle Exadata environments, including performance and operational activities.
• Manage database duplication and data masking processes using Delphix.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible, Python, Shell, and Bash scripting to streamline database administration activities.
• Troubleshoot complex database, infrastructure, performance, and availability issues across Linux/UNIX environments.
• Support Multitenant (CDB/PDB) environments and, where applicable, Oracle GoldenGate replication.
• Participate in production incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and operations teams to design and deliver reliable database solutions.
• Participate in on-call support rotation and provide on-site support according to the hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience as an Oracle Database Administrator, ideally with Oracle 11g, 12c, and 19c.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, RMAN, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Exadata.
• Strong experience with High Availability and Disaster Recovery architectures.
• Solid knowledge of database performance tuning, troubleshooting, backup, recovery, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Strong Linux/UNIX administration skills.
• Experience with infrastructure and database automation using Ansible, Python, Shell scripting, and Bash.
• Practical experience with Delphix for database duplication and data masking.
• Experience with Oracle Multitenant environments (CDB/PDB) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Oracle GoldenGate is considered an advantage.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and operate effectively in business-critical environments.
• Strong teamwork, stakeholder management, and customer-oriented communication skills.
• Ability to deliver technical initiatives within strict timelines and operational requirements.
• Very good written and spoken English; knowledge of French is a plus.
• ITIL Foundation knowledge or certification is considered an advantage.
• Availability for hybrid/on-site work and on-call support is required.