Apetan Consulting
Rutherford, NJ
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Job Description :

Senior Oracle DBA/Cloud Migration

100% Remote

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Oracle DBA with strong cloud migration experience to manage, optimize, and modernize Oracle database environments. This role focuses on migrating on-premises databases to cloud platforms while ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute Oracle database migrations to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Administer, monitor, and maintain Oracle databases in on-prem and cloud environments
  • Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching
  • Optimize database performance, tuning, and query optimization
  • Ensure high availability using RAC, Data Guard, and backup/recovery strategies
  • Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans
  • Automate DBA tasks using scripting (Shell, Python, etc.)
  • Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams
  • Ensure database security, compliance, and access controls
  • Troubleshoot production issues and provide root cause analysis

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong experience as an Oracle DBA (10g/11g/12c/19c or later)
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure, or GCP)
  • Proven experience in database migration projects (on-prem to cloud)
  • Expertise in Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, and performance tuning
  • Strong knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
  • Experience with Linux/Unix environments
  • Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL
  • Strong scripting skills (Shell, Python, or similar)
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with cloud-native database services (Autonomous DB, RDS, etc.)
  • Knowledge of database modernization strategies (re-platforming, re-architecture)
  • Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
  • Oracle certifications (OCP, OCI Architect, etc.)
  • Experience with tools like Oracle GoldenGate, Data Pump, or migration services

Key Deliverables

  • Successful and secure database migrations to cloud
  • High-performance and highly available Oracle environments
  • Automated and optimized database operations
  • Comprehensive documentation and migration plans

             

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