MS SQL & Oracle DBA Architect

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure database architectures using SQL Server and Oracle.
• Lead database modernization and migration projects, including on-prem to cloud (Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud).
• Oversee database performance tuning, capacity planning, and high-availability solutions.
• Establish and enforce database standards, security policies, backup and recovery procedures.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure database systems support business goals.
• Provide guidance on best practices in SQL/PLSQL/T-SQL development, indexing, partitioning, and data modeling.
• Conduct database health checks, audits, and troubleshoot critical issues across SQL Server and Oracle platforms.
• Evaluate and recommend new database technologies and tools aligned with business objectives.
• Mentor junior DBAs and developers in database best practices.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, auditing, and industry regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as a DBA with strong hands-on experience in MS SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) and Oracle (12c/19c/21c).
• Solid experience in database architecture, clustering (AlwaysOn, RAC), replication, and disaster recovery planning.
• Proficient in T-SQL, PL/SQL, and scripting for automation (PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
• Experience with cloud-based databases (Azure SQL, Amazon RDS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of data security, encryption, auditing, and compliance standards.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, mission-critical database systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate / MCSE: Data Management and Analytics.
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Experience with tools like Redgate, OEM, SQL Sentry, or Quest Spotlight.