Senior Database Automation Engineer

Senior Oracle Database Automation Engineer

Work Mode: Multi-Cloud / Platform Engineering

Experience: 6+ Years

Environment: AWS | Azure | GCP

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Oracle Database Automation Engineer to design and build scalable automation for Oracle database provisioning, backup, recovery, and high-availability across multi-cloud environments. This role blends deep Oracle DBA expertise with software engineering and automation, supporting a modern DBaaS platform operating at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation for Oracle database provisioning, cloning, backup, recovery, and lifecycle management
• Develop and maintain Oracle automation plugins using Python, Bash, and Jinja2
• Automate RMAN backup/restore, DBCA operations, Data Guard configuration, and DBA workflows
• Build and enhance automation for Oracle Multitenant (CDB/PDB) lifecycle operations
• Implement and troubleshoot Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and HA/DR architectures
• Optimize RMAN strategies including incremental, snapshot-based backups, and PITR
• Integrate Oracle automation with orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Argo Workflows)
• Diagnose and resolve performance, memory (SGA/PGA/HugePages), and storage issues
• Implement SSL/TLS, Oracle Wallet, TDE, and network encryption
• Write unit and integration tests for automation scripts
• Create technical documentation, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides
• Stay current with Oracle releases, patches, and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA in production environments
• Strong expertise in Oracle 12c, 19c, and 21c
• Deep knowledge of RMAN backup & recovery, duplication, and PITR
• Strong experience with Oracle Data Guard (physical/logical), switchover & failover
• Hands-on experience with Oracle RAC
• Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting
• Strong Linux/Unix administration skills (RHEL, OEL, Ubuntu)
• Experience with Oracle networking (Listener, TNS, TCPS/SSL)
• Knowledge of Oracle TDE, Wallets, and encryption
• Experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong troubleshooting skills for ORA errors, performance, and storage issues
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle on Cloud (AWS RDS, Azure Database, OCI)
• Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or IaC tools
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Oracle certifications (OCP / OCM) are a plus
• Exposure to Oracle Exadata or Exadata Cloud Service

What Youll Work On

• RMAN-based backup & restore automation
• Oracle database cloning and refresh workflows
• PDB lifecycle automation (create, clone, refresh, drop)
• Data Guard HA/DR automation
• Database provisioning templates and parameterization
• Performance tuning and troubleshooting utilities
• Integration with cloud storage (S3, Azure Blob, GCS)

Why Join Us

• Work on a cutting-edge DBaaS platform managing Oracle databases at scale
• Combine DBA expertise with software engineering and automation
• High-energy, collaborative environment focused on innovation
• Strong opportunities for career growth and ownership
• Flexible, inclusive culture where your ideas directly shape the product