This role is responsible for the design, deployment, and ongoing management of secure, scalable Oracle database systems that power mission-critical utility applications and a cloud-based SmartCity SaaS platform. The Database Administrator ensures data integrity, performance, and compliance across hybrid environments, supporting operations that span meter-to-cash, outage response, and customer information systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and manage database systems across development, testing, and production environments, including public cloud and on-premises deployments.
- Execute Oracle database installations, patching, version upgrades, and data migrations, particularly for Oracle Utilities applications such as CC&B, C2M, and MDM.
- Configure and maintain high-availability solutions including RAC and Data Guard, along with robust backup and disaster recovery protocols.
- Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies for SQL queries, reports, and database structures.
- Enforce security policies, access controls, and encryption standards in alignment with regulatory requirements such as NERC CIP, GDPR, and SOC2.
- Support OUAF environments, including integration with WebLogic and Fusion Middleware components.
- Collaborate with development, operations, and project teams to align database capabilities with application release cycles and CI/CD pipelines.
- Develop and maintain documentation for configurations, incidents, changes, and performance improvements to ensure transparency and knowledge sharing.
- Design data synchronization strategies across multi-tenant SaaS environments and ensure consistency during third-party integrations.
- Lead root-cause analysis for critical issues and act as the primary technical owner for database service reliability and SLA adherence.
- Build monitoring dashboards to track uptime, availability, and performance metrics for internal and client stakeholders.
- Provide training and technical guidance to client teams on database usage, reporting, and best practices.
Qualifications
Candidates must have at least five years of experience as an Oracle DBA in enterprise settings, with strong expertise in Oracle Database versions 12c, 19c, and 23ai. Experience managing databases in multi-tenant SaaS environments is required, along with hands-on work in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Familiarity with container platforms such as Kubernetes and Docker is essential. The ideal candidate will have exposure to Oracle Utilities applications and OUAF architecture, with scripting skills in Linux/Unix environments. Certifications in Oracle Cloud or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) are advantageous. A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field is required.
Work Environment
This is a fully remote position, supporting teams and clients across regions. The role demands strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning, especially as new technologies emerge within the SaaS and utility sectors.
