Senior Oracle Applications Database Administrator

About the Role

The
Senior Oracle Applications Database Administrator
is responsible for supporting the upgrade, administration, and ongoing maintenance of the Company's Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) environment. This role provides expert-level database administration, performance tuning, automation, and best-practice guidance while working closely with IT teams to ensure system stability and availability across all environments.

Key Responsibilities

Oracle E-Business Suite Upgrade & Support

• Support the technical upgrade of Oracle E-Business Suite from version to
• Troubleshoot upgrade-related issues with deep knowledge of EBS 12.2 architecture
• Guide DBA teams on best practices for maintaining an EBS 12.2 environment
• Share technical expertise to strengthen overall team capability

Oracle Database Administration

• Perform database cloning activities
• Manage backup and recovery operations, including:
• Export/import for schema refresh
• Full database restore and recovery
• Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR)
• RMAN backup strategies and policies
• Oracle Data Guard configuration and administration
• Conduct database performance tuning
• Manage storage (tablespaces, monitoring, disk expansion requests)
• Administer users, roles, and privileges

Monitoring, Maintenance & Support

• Monitor database performance across development, testing, UAT, SIT, and production environments
• Perform daily database health and availability checks
• Deploy database-related customizations and handle ad hoc requests
• Support development teams in resolving database and application issues
• Apply database patches, security updates, and bug fixes

Tools & Automation

• Manage and maintain DBA tools, including:
• Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
• Oracle Application Express (APEX)
• Automate routine DBA tasks using Ansible or shell scripting, such as:
• Monitoring and reporting
• Backup execution
• Database cloning and schema refresh

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Respond to end-user and stakeholder requests in coordination with IT teams
• Liaise with Oracle Support and manage Service Requests via My Oracle Support (MOS)
• Provide weekly progress updates to the supervisor

Requirements & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Minimum
  8 years
  of experience in Oracle Database and Oracle E-Business Suite administration
• Proven experience upgrading Oracle EBS from
  12.1.x to 12.2.x
• At least
  3 years
  of hands-on experience managing Oracle EBS 12.2 in BAU operations

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Oracle EBS 12.2 architecture
• Proficient in EBS cloning and patching (DB and Apps) using ADOP
• Advanced RMAN backup and recovery skills
• Experience with Oracle Data Guard
• Strong Oracle database performance tuning skills
• Solid SQL*Plus and PL/SQL knowledge
• Experience using SQL Developer and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
• Functional understanding of Oracle EBS HR and Financial modules

Optional / Nice-to-Have

• Experience running Oracle Applications on Azure Virtual Machines
• Exposure to MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Unix/Linux system administration experience
• Basic networking and infrastructure troubleshooting knowledge

Soft Skills

• Strong client-service mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• Proactive, self-motivated team player
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Certifications (Preferred)

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) – Oracle Database
• Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Applications DBA Certification
• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (for cloud-focused experience)