Senior Oracle DBA Expert

Job Title:

Senior Oracle DBA Expert (Hybrid Onsite)

Location:

Newark NJ

Duration:

6 months

Pay Rate:

$100/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $90/hr on W2

Interview Process:

In Person Only

Note:

Local Candidates Only. Onsite interview required.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Architecture

• Lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide database modernization initiatives including upgrades consolidation and cloud migration.

• Architect scalable secure and high-performance database solutions across on-prem Exadata and cloud platforms (OCI ExaCS ExaCC).

• Define database standards best practices and governance frameworks.

• Serve as a senior technical advisor to leadership on database strategy and technology roadmaps.

Database Upgrades & Modernization

• Own and lead full lifecycle Oracle upgrades from11g to 19c.

• Oversee large-scale database consolidation and platform refreshes.

• Ensure minimal downtime and high reliability during major upgrade and migration events.

Cloud Migration & Hybrid Architecture

• Lead the migration of on-prem Oracle workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

• Design hybrid architectures integrating on-prem Exadata with cloud-based services.

• Develop migration runbooks automation scripts and repeatable patterns for cloud adoption.

Exadata & E-Business Suite Expertise

• Provide senior-level support for Oracle Exadata including storage cells compute nodes and performance tuning.

• Oversee Oracle E-Business Suite R12 database operations.

• Troubleshoot complex performance issues across Exadata RAC ASM and EBS environments.

Performance Engineering & Optimization

• Lead advanced performance tuning efforts using AWR ASH ADDM and SQL tuning.

• Optimize high-volume OLTP and batch workloads.

• Resolve deep-rooted performance bottlenecks across SQL PL/SQL storage and system layers.

High Availability DR & Security

• Architect and maintain enterprise-grade HA/DR solutions using Data Guard and Active Data Guard.

• Ensure compliance with security standards encryption auditing and regulatory frameworks.

• Lead incident response for critical production issues.

Automation & Engineering Excellence

• Build automation frameworks using Shell Python Ansible or Terraform.

• Improve CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.

• Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Mentor junior and mid-level DBAs.

• Partner with application teams infrastructure engineers and cloud architects.

• Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 20 years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience.

• Extensive experience upgrading Oracle databases from 11g to 19c.

• Deep expertise with Oracle Exadata.

• Strong experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite R12.

• Proven experience leading cloud migration initiatives.

• Expert-level knowledge of RAC ASM Data Guard RMAN and OEM.

• Strong SQL PL/SQL and Linux skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures.

• Familiarity with Terraform Ansible or cloud automation frameworks.

• Knowledge of WebLogic or SOA Suite.

• Oracle certifications (OCP OCM OCI Architect).

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong architectural instincts.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to influence across teams.

• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.

• Ownership mindset focused on reliability and innovation.

Top Skills & Years of Experience

Required/Desired Skills

Recruiter Details:

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