Oracle & PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Contract type: B2B

Work mode: 2 days/week at the office

Role Overview

We are looking for a Mid-Level Oracle & PostgreSQL DBA Engineer to support the administration and optimization of high-availability database platforms powering critical enterprise systems.

In this role, you will contribute to database operations, performance tuning, automation initiatives, and production support activities, working closely with senior DBAs, infrastructure, and application teams.

You will gain exposure to complex enterprise environments across on-prem and cloud infrastructures, while actively contributing to stability, resilience, and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and monitor Oracle and PostgreSQL databases in production

Support high availability and performance optimization initiatives

Provide L2 production support and assist in incident resolution

Provision and configure databases under guidance

Perform patching and minor upgrades

Assist in backup & recovery implementation and testing

Contribute to automation using Shell scripting and Ansible

Monitor database performance and suggest improvements

Support cloud migration and infrastructure-related projects

Maintain documentation and follow ITIL-based processes

Participate in on-call rotation and occasional weekend support

Required Skills & Experience

2–4 years of experience working with Oracle Database

Experience with PostgreSQL administration (production exposure preferred)

Basic understanding of High Availability concepts (RAC is a plus)

Experience with performance monitoring and basic tuning

Knowledge of backup & recovery strategies

Shell scripting skills (intermediate level)

Exposure to automation tools (Ansible is a plus)

Familiarity with Git version control

Understanding of ITIL processes

Good English communication skills

Nice to Have

Exposure to Oracle RAC environments

Experience with cloud environments or migration projects

Familiarity with Agile ways of working

Basic knowledge of infrastructure services