Senior Oracle Database Engineer (DBA)

Mindbox is a tech-driven company connecting top IT talents with technology projects for leading enterprises across Europe. The role involves joining a leading global financial institution to manage enterprise-grade Oracle environments ensuring scalability, performance, and resilience.

• 8–10 years of hands-on experience in Oracle Database Administration.
• Strong proficiency in Oracle RAC, DataGuard, Grid Control, and backup/recovery strategies.
• Advanced experience in Oracle GoldenGate replication design, setup, and troubleshooting.
• In-depth knowledge of performance tuning at SQL and instance levels.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and automation frameworks.
• Understanding of Unix/Linux platforms and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OMS).
• Strong knowledge of scripting (Shell, Python) and automation best practices.
• Familiarity with middleware technologies (WebSphere, Tomcat, Apache, IIS) and other databases (MS SQL, DB2, Sybase).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; Oracle certifications preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
• Experience in Agile environments and ITIL Service Operations concepts.

• Act as an Oracle subject matter expert, advising on database design, performance tuning, and optimization strategies.
• Deliver database solutions that enable high availability, replication, capacity planning, and disaster recovery.
• Manage and support Oracle environments (12c, 19c) ensuring platform stability and security compliance.
• Implement and maintain Oracle GoldenGate Microservices for enterprise-wide replication and data integrity.
• Troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and proactively remove performance bottlenecks.
• Execute database upgrades, migrations, patching, and refreshes in compliance with operational standards.
• Analyze and tune workloads using AWR, ADDM, and ASH reports for optimal performance.
• Support DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Ansible.
• Lead automation initiatives through scripting (Shell/Python).
• Collaborate with engineering, application, and infrastructure teams to streamline database operations.
• Maintain compliance with ITIL best practices and security frameworks.