Data Base Administrator (ORACLE)

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) Banking / Fintech Role Purpose We are looking for an Oracle DBA to ensure the reliability, security, availability, and performance of mission-critical Oracle database platforms supporting core banking and fintech services. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with architecture guidance, operational governance, and mentoring within a regulated, high-availability environment.

The successful candidate will lead initiatives around zero-data-loss architectures, regulatory compliance, performance optimization, and 24/7 service continuity across large Oracle environments.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Architecture & Strategy Define and drive Oracle database platform standards and long-term strategy across the organization. Design and govern high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including: Oracle Data Guard (Physical and Logical Standby) Active Data Guard Oracle Stream replication OLAP Define RPO/RTO objectives and validate them through regular DR testing.

Lead database architecture reviews for new applications and platform changes. Evaluate and implement Oracle database features and platform enhancements. High Availability & Operational Excellence Administer large-scale 24/7 production environments supporting core banking, payments, trading, AML, and reporting workloads.

Lead major upgrades, migrations, patching cycles, and platform modernization initiatives. Manage Oracle Grid Infrastructure, ASM, and Data Guard environments. Deliver near-zero downtime deployment and upgrade strategies where feasible. Coordinate and lead root cause analysis for critical incidents and performance issues.

Performance & Capacity Management Proactively monitor and optimize database performance at scale. Lead performance tuning initiatives involving: SQL execution plans AWR/ASH analysis Wait event analysis Optimizer statistics Indexing and partitioning strategies Diagnose and resolve complex locking, contention, memory, and I/O bottlenecks.

Perform capacity planning and storage forecasting to support business growth. Security, Compliance & Risk Management Design and implement database security controls, including: Unified/Legacy Auditing Least-privilege access models Support audit and regulatory requirements (PCI-DSS and local banking regulations). Enforce segregation of duties and controlled access processes.

Ensure database hardening and vulnerability remediation in accordance with security standards. Automation & Engineering Practices Standardize operational automation using: PL/SQL Shell scripting Python Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Develop reusable frameworks for: Backup and recovery Health monitoring Capacity management Compliance validation Integrate database workflows into CI/CD and infrastructure automation pipelines.

Automate routine operational and maintenance activities wherever possible. Leadership & Governance Mentor DBAs and review technical designs and implementation plans. Define operational KPIs, SLAs, and monitoring standards. Maintain runbooks, DR procedures, architecture documentation, and operational standards. Serve as an escalation point for major production incidents.

Collaborate with infrastructure, security, development, and architecture teams. Required Experience Technical 7+ years administering Oracle Database in enterprise or financial environments. Deep expertise in: Oracle Database internals Oracle Data Guard and disaster recovery Performance tuning and troubleshooting in large-scale environments Hands-on experience with: ASM, and Grid Infrastructure Oracle Data Guard and Active Data Guard RMAN backup and recovery Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Database patching and upgrades Strong SQL, PL/SQL, and scripting skills (Shell, Python, or similar).

Experience supporting Oracle 12c and newer versions. Industry Experience in banking, fintech, trading, or payment systems. Strong understanding of regulatory controls and audit readiness. Proven experience supporting mission-critical 24/7 high-availability environments.

Nice to Have

Exposure to cloud platforms such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, or Azure. Experience with PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server in mixed database environments. Oracle certifications such as: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Oracle Certified Master (OCM) Oracle RAC and Grid Infrastructure certifications What Success Looks Like No unplanned database service interruptions.

Recovery objectives consistently achieved and validated. Clean audit outcomes with no major findings. Performance SLAs consistently met. A standardized, automated, secure, and scalable Oracle database platform. High availability and disaster recovery capabilities validated through regular testing. Continuous improvement of database operations, automation, and governance practices.