Oracle Database Engineer - Remote working.
First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026.
Senior Database Engineer (Oracle ExaCC)
Location: Europe (Specific location details provided upon application)
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Client: Award-Winning Organisation
About the Role
Our award-winning client is looking for a senior-level Database Engineer to join their expanding team in Europe.
In this role, you will take full ownership of a mission-critical Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer (ExaCC)
environment. You will be responsible for scaling, securing, and optimising the high-performance data platforms that drive global operations across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Database Engineering & Migrations: Design and maintain high-availability Oracle RAC clusters on ExaCC. Configure Clusterware and IORM workload isolation, and lead end-to-end cloud migrations from on-premises or OCI environments.
Platform Management: Oversee full-lifecycle infrastructure administration, patching, and compute/storage scaling. Apply deep architectural knowledge of Exadata internals, CELLSRV, and networking to ensure platform stability.
Disaster Recovery & Performance: Implement robust Oracle Data Guard architectures and configure automated RMAN/ZDLRA backup workflows. Run deep diagnostics using AWR, ASH, and OEM to fine-tune Smart Scan and Flash Cache.
Automation & Observability: Build operational automation and deployment validation pipelines using Python and Ansible. Customise OEM/OCI monitoring dashboards and trace end-to-end transaction latency via Dynatrace.
Data Replication (Preferred): Support Oracle GoldenGate and HVR for real-time data synchronisation between Oracle platforms and external data warehouses such as Snowflake.
What We Are Looking For
Proven track record as an Oracle Database Administrator/Engineer within large-scale enterprise environments.
Hands-on expertise with Exadata Cloud@Customer (ExaCC) and Oracle RAC.
Strong automation capabilities using Python and Ansible.
Eligibility to live and work in Europe.