Lead Engineer-Oracle-MsSQL-DBA

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 13, 2026
Full-time

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator with strong expertise in Oracle (including RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and GoldenGate) and Microsoft SQL Server. The ideal candidate will manage enterprise-scale databases, ensure high availability and security, optimize performance, and support mission-critical production systems with 24×7 readiness. Experience with AWS RDS is a plus.

Responsibilities:

 

Oracle Database Administration

  • Install, configure, and upgrade Oracle Database and Grid Infrastructure software.
  • Apply quarterly PSU/RU patches for Grid and Oracle Homes, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Configure, maintain, and monitor standby databases using Data Guard (physical/logical).
  • Implement and tune RAC (Real Application Clusters) and administer RAC environments.
  • Manage ASM and storage capacity planning; maintain tablespaces under threshold to prevent incidents.
  • Monitor database performance, conduct AWR/ASH analysis, and implement optimization strategies.
  • Ensure database security and compliance (RBAC, auditing, encryption, CIS/organizational standards).
  • Perform regular backups and recovery (RMAN) and validate restore procedures.
  • Set up Oracle GoldenGate (uni-directional and bi-directional), maintain synchronization with source/targets, troubleshoot lag/conflicts, and implement best practices.
  • Collaborate with developers on schema design, indexing, partitioning, and query tuning.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents promptly with solid root-cause analysis (RCA).
  • Develop and maintain runbooks, SOPs, and standards, and contribute to automation.
  • Plan and execute database migrations and upgrades (in-place and cross-platform).

Microsoft SQL Server Administration

  • Install, configure, and manage SQL Server instances across environments (DEV/QA/PROD).
  • Monitor system health and performance (wait stats, blocking, I/O, memory, CPU), and tune queries and indexes.
  • Ensure high availability, performance, sustainability, and security (e.g., Always On AGs, clustering, backups, TDE).
  • Analyze and resolve production issues in real time; provide actionable solutions and preventive measures.
  • Refine and automate regular processes (backups, index maintenance, integrity checks), track issues, and document changes.
  • Assist developers with query optimization and schema refinement

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