Senior Oracle Data Platform Engineer

About the Position

We are looking for a Senior Oracle Data Platform Engineer to join ING Hubs in Bucharest, Romania, focusing on large-scale data warehouse workloads.

The Mission

As an Oracle DBA – Exadata Specialist, you will be responsible for the administration, optimization, reliability, and continuous improvement of mission-critical Oracle databases supporting large-scale data warehouse workloads. You will leverage Oracle Exadata capabilities to ensure high performance, availability, and operational excellence while contributing to the evolution of our data platforms and automation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform SQL tuning and performance optimization on large-scale Data Warehouse databases;
• Develop and maintain PL/SQL components, including stored procedures, functions, packages, and triggers;
• Manage and maintain Oracle 19c/21c databases deployed on Oracle Exadata platforms;
• Monitor and optimize database and platform performance using AWR, ASH, ADDM, execution plan analysis, and Exadata-specific features;
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues spanning databases, storage cells, networking, and cluster environments;
• Leverage Exadata capabilities such as Smart Scan, Smart Flash Cache, Storage Indexes, Hybrid Columnar Compression, and IORM to maximize platform performance;
• Collaborate with engineering and application teams to investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions;
• Automate operational processes using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies;
• Contribute to platform standards, operational procedures, technical documentation, and knowledge sharing initiatives;
• Support security, compliance, and operational risk management requirements;
• Contribute to the modernization of data platforms through automation, engineering best practices, and cloud-ready solutions.

Requirements

Mandatory:

• Strong proficiency in PL/SQL development, including stored procedures, functions, packages, and triggers;
• Proven experience with SQL performance tuning on large-scale Data Warehouse databases and execution plan analysis;
• Experience using AWR, ASH, and ADDM for diagnostics and performance optimization;
• Hands-on scripting and automation skills using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar tools;
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work effectively in complex technical environments;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Good understanding of Linux or other Unix-based operating systems;
• Ability to translate both functional and non-functional requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Oracle Exadata Cloud Service (ExaCS) or Exadata Cloud@Customer (ExaCC);
• Experience with ETL/ELT tools, preferably IBM DataStage;
• Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar platforms;
• Experience supporting high-throughput, low-latency, or large-scale enterprise database environments;
• Oracle certifications related to Database Administration or Exadata;
• Experience with cloud data platforms is considered a strong advantage; willingness to grow towards cloud engineering and platform automation is expected.

Languages:

• Excellent written and spoken English;

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an IT-related field is nice to have.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment at ING Hubs Romania;
• Collaborate with a team of over 2000 high-performing engineers, risk, and operations professionals;
• Flexible way of working and a highly collaborative environment;
• Fair and constructive feedback encouraged;
• Impact-driven work where you can make the world a better place, one innovative solution at a time.

About the Company

ING Hubs Romania offers 130 services in software development, data management, non-financial risk & compliance, audit, and retail operations to 24 ING units worldwide. We operate from two locations: Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca. Our tech capabilities remain the core of our business, with more than 1800 colleagues active in Data and Analytics Tech, Tech Foundation and Channels, Retail Core Banking and Architecture, and Global Products and Technology Services.

For more information about ING Hubs Romania and its culture, visit our website.

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Apply now and join our team to drive impactful solutions and innovations in the financial sector.