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Database Specialist (Oracle)

Database Specialist (Oracle)

Tata Consultancy ServicesKolkata, Republic Of India, IN
4 days ago
Job description

Role

Oracle DBA

Required Technical Skill Set

Oracle Database Administrator

Desired Experience Range

8-12 Years

Location of Requirement

Kolkata

Must-Have

  • 10–15 years of experience in Oracle Database Administration.
  • In-depth knowledge of Oracle versions 12c, 19c, and 21c.
  • Experience with RAC (Real Application Clusters) and ASM (Automatic Storage Management).
  • Proficient in RMAN backup and recovery strategies.
  • Strong knowledge of Oracle Data Guard for high availability and disaster recovery.
  • Hands-on experience in performance tuning and query optimization.
  • Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for monitoring and management.
  • Experience with patching, upgrades, and database cloning.
  • Solid understanding of Unix / Linux system administration related to Oracle.
  • Proficiency in writing complex PL / SQL scripts and shell scripting for automation.
  • Experience in handling large-scale database environments (multi-TB).
  • Good communication skills with both technical and management teams

Good-to-Have

  • Exposure to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Autonomous Databases.
  • Experience with GoldenGate or other replication tools.
  • Knowledge of PostgreSQL or MySQL and Mongo DB administration.
  • Experience in database security auditing and compliance.
  • Familiarity with Ansible, Terraform, or other IaC tools for database deployment automation.
  • Exposure to containerization (Docker / Kubernetes) in relation to databases.
  • Oracle certifications (e.G., OCP, OCM) are a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management procedures.

    • Role descriptions / Expectations from the Role

  • The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup / recovery, and troubleshooting of Oracle databases across various versions (including Oracle 12c / 19c / 21c).
  • The candidate should have experience working in high-availability environments and demonstrate strong skills in automation, security, and compliance.
  • Perform periodic maintenance / patching as required
  • Monitor database performance and perform proactive tuning.
  • Manage backup and recovery using RMAN and Oracle Recovery Manager strategies.
  • Define and implement best practices and automation initiatives.
  • Lead database migration projects (on-prem to cloud / version upgrades).
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