Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Apps DBA to administer, maintain, and support our Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) environments and underlying Oracle databases, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and business continuity.
Key Responsibilities
Oracle EBS Administration
- Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Oracle E-Business Suite (R12.x) environments.
- Apply EBS patches using AD utilities and ADOP (online patching), and manage patch cycles.
- Perform EBS cloning and environment refreshes (Rapid Clone) for DEV/TEST/UAT.
- Manage concurrent managers, workflow, application tier services, and WebLogic components.
Database Administration
- Administer Oracle databases supporting EBS, including users, schemas, tablespaces, and configurations.
- Monitor and tune database and application performance (AWR, ASH, SQL tuning).
- Perform health checks, capacity planning, and apply CPU/PSU security patches.
Backup, Recovery & High Availability
- Design, implement, and maintain RMAN backup and recovery strategies.
- Configure, manage, and monitor Oracle Data Guard (physical standby), including switchover and failover operations.
- Support disaster recovery planning and conduct regular DR and recovery testing.
Operations & Support
- Provide production support and resolve database, application tier, and connectivity issues.
- Collaborate with functional, infrastructure, security, and Oracle Support (SR management) teams.
- Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational records in line with IT policies and security standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 4–6 years of experience as an Oracle DBA, including at least 3 years as an Oracle Apps / EBS DBA.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Data Guard.
- Strong hands-on experience with RMAN backup and recovery.
- Strong SQL and PL/SQL skills.
- Solid experience with Linux/Unix and shell scripting.
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) – required.
Preferred
- Experience with EBS R12.2 upgrades and online patching.
- Experience with Oracle RAC / ASM.
- Exposure to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or EBS cloud migration.
Key Competencies
Strong troubleshooting skills, ability to work under pressure in production environments, attention to detail, and effective communication with technical and business stakeholders.
