Description

Database Administrator (DBA) – Specialist (Oracle GoldenGate / SQL Azure)

Duration: 6-month contract (possibility of extension or conversion to FTE based on performance and budget)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

  • We are looking for a Database Administrator Specialist with expertise in Oracle GoldenGate and SQL Azure, and experience supporting enterprise-level databases. This role involves working on critical projects for Capital Markets, PBBT, and Retail Banking, including Oracle builds, migrations, performance tuning, and incident resolution. You will join a close-knit team of 20 DBAs, divided into specialized groups, supporting complex troubleshooting and BAU activities across multiple lines of business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical resolutions for production incidents and communicate complex issues to stakeholders.
  • Install, configure, and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databases.
  • Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and resource management.
  • Implement and maintain database security policies, including Oracle features (TDE, Data Redaction, Database Vault) and SQL Server features (TDE, Always Encrypted).
  • Support RAC, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.
  • Automate database monitoring and maintenance tasks.
  • Participate in incident management, change control, disaster recovery exercises, and root cause analysis (RCA).
  • Ensure compliance with organizational standards for change control and security.
  • Provide on-call rotational support and collaborate with Solution Design, DB Engineering, Information Security, and external vendors.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • 5–7 years of experience in Oracle GoldenGate or Azure Cloud database administration.
  • 2+ years of experience with PostgreSQL.
  • Strong skills in database setup, installation, and configuration.
  • Expertise in tuning, query optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with cloud migration projects.
  • Knowledge of backup, restore, and recovery strategies.

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow ticketing system and SolarWinds performance tools.
  • Azure certification.
  • Financial industry experience.