Oracle Database Architect - Cloud/DevOps

Description : Oracle Database Architect Expert with DevOps skills - Bangalore location - 15 - 18 years of experience. Skills required : - Oracle database, cloud expert, devops. - Python development (venv configuration, python packages, best practice, PEP style guide, object oriented development). - CI/CD concepts and tools (Jenkins, Git). - Test Driven Development (mocking a python code, pytest, tests coverage). - Code quality tools (flake, sonar). Role Overview : We are seeking a highly skilled Oracle Database Expert and Cloud Developer to design, implement, optimize, and manage enterprise-grade database solutions both on-premises and in the cloud. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Oracle Database technologies, strong hands-on skills in PL/SQL development, and proven experience in cloud platforms such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Azure, or AWS. This role requires strong analytical abilities, performance tuning expertise, and the ability to architect scalable, secure database and cloud solutions. Key Responsibilities : 1. Oracle Database Engineering : - Design, deploy, and maintain Oracle databases (11g, 12c, 19c, or later). - Perform advanced performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting. - Implement backup and recovery strategies using RMAN, Data Guard, and Golden Gate. - Manage database security, user access, auditing, and data masking. - Conduct database upgrades, migrations, and patching with minimal downtime. - Optimize database storage, indexing, partitioning, and memory management. 2. Cloud Architecture and Development : - Design and build cloud-native solutions on OCI, Azure, or AWS. - Migrate on-prem Oracle databases to cloud platforms. - Implement automated provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). - Work with cloud services including : OCI Autonomous DB, Exadata Cloud Service, Azure/AWS RDS for Oracle, Cloud networking, security, WAF, IAM. 3. DevOps and Automation : - Automate database tasks using Python, Shell scripting, Ansible, Terraform, etc. - Set up monitoring and alerting using OEM, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or OCI Monitoring. 4. Collaboration and Leadership : - Work closely with architects, developers, analysts, and security teams. - Provide technical guidance, documentation, and best practices. - Support production systems with on-call availability as required. Required Skills and Experience : 1. Technical Skills : - 15+ years of hands-on Oracle DBA and development experience. - Strong expertise in : Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, Golden Gate. - PL/SQL programming, Performance tuning (AWR, ASH, SQL Tuning Advisor). - Backup and recovery (RMAN). - Experience with OCI, AWS, or Azure cloud environments. - Knowledge of microservices, containers (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus. - Understanding of networking, security, and identity management in cloud. - Strong scripting experience (Python, Shell, PowerShell). 2. Soft Skills : - Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. - Excellent communication and documentation ability. - Ability to work in agile, fast-paced environments. Preferred Qualifications : - Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Oracle Cloud certifications. - Experience with Exadata or Autonomous Database. - Exposure to big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark) is an advantage. - Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools : Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform. Education : - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.