Senior Oracle DBA

About the Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Oracle Database Administrator to lead complex database architecture, engineering, and optimization initiatives for mission-critical systems. You will work closely with development, infrastructure, and governance teams to ensure reliability, scalability, and compliance of enterprise-grade Oracle environments. Join us to drive continuous improvement and mentor fellow DBAs-apply today to elevate your career.

Responsibilities

• Architect, configure, and manage enterprise-grade Oracle database environments
• Lead major upgrades, patching cycles, platform migrations, and consolidation projects
• Design and manage high-availability and disaster recovery solutions using Oracle Data Guard
• Perform advanced performance tuning including SQL optimization, instance tuning, and memory management
• Implement and optimize robust backup and recovery strategies using RMAN
• Conduct capacity planning, growth analysis, and recommend scalability improvements
• Enforce security standards, credential rotations, access governance, and audit compliance
• Support development teams with code reviews, query optimization, and schema design
• Validate deployment plans, participate in change advisory boards, and ensure successful release execution
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices
• Drive automation efforts using Shell, Python, and Ansible
• Mentor Level 2 DBAs and serve as an escalation point for complex issues

Requirements

• 6–12 years of Oracle DBA experience
• Deep knowledge of RAC, ASM, multitenant architecture, partitioning, and advanced Oracle internals
• Strong experience with Data Guard configuration, switchover and failover, and disaster recovery design
• Expertise in SQL and PL/SQL performance tuning with AWR, ASH, and trace analysis
• Strong skills in RMAN backup strategies, restore troubleshooting, and recovery scenarios
• Solid Linux administration skills with Shell and Python scripting proficiency
• Working knowledge of an additional RDBMS such as MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
• Proven leadership in high-impact production issue resolution with global teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Clear communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Upper-Intermediate English language proficiency (B2)

Nice to Have

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform
• Knowledge of Oracle GoldenGate, Oracle Data Integrator, or other data integration tools
• Experience with infrastructure automation using Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD
• Understanding of security frameworks, compliance audits, and governance processes
• Oracle professional-level certification such as OCP or OCE

We Offer

With us you can:

• Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
• Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
• Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
• Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
• Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
• Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)

We focus on your professional growth:

• You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
• Receive regular feedback from colleagues
• Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
• Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
• Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
• Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
• Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
• Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
• Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)

What we offer:

• Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
• A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
• Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
• Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
• Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
• E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children

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