Senior Oracle DBA

Job Title: Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Location: Bucharest, Romania (Hybrid: 1 day on-site, 4 days remote)

Start Date: 1 June 2025

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term

Languages: English (Advanced); Romanian is a plus

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator with strong experience in regulated environments to support mission-critical banking systems. This hybrid role, based in Bucharest, requires a proactive professional who can ensure the availability, security, and performance of Oracle databases while working closely with infrastructure, application, and security teams.

Responsibilities

Administer and monitor Oracle databases (12c/19c) in alignment with banking sector compliance, security, and audit requirements

Perform database tuning, incident resolution, and proactive monitoring to ensure system resilience and responsiveness for high-volume financial applications

Implement and manage high-availability configurations (Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM) and disaster recovery processes in accordance with business continuity plans

Collaborate with risk, compliance, and application teams to enforce regulatory and security controls on sensitive data (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, Basel III)

Manage version upgrades, patching cycles, vulnerability remediation, and data masking practices

Automate recurring DBA tasks with scripting languages (Shell, Python, PL/SQL)

Maintain up-to-date documentation for audits, reporting, and change management

Participate in infrastructure projects and core banking system migrations or upgrades

Ensure traceability of data movement, enforce least-privilege access, and support secure API/database interactions

Provide technical input during IT risk assessments, penetration tests, and business continuity exercises

Participate in on-call rotations and provide 24/7 support for critical banking applications as needed

Required Skills and Qualifications

Minimum 6-8 years of hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA, preferably in banking or financial services

Strong knowledge of Oracle 12c/19c in production environments with high security and auditability standards

Advanced skills in Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and OEM

Deep understanding of financial transaction systems, high-throughput database workloads, and zero-downtime requirements

Experience with data encryption, fine-grained auditing, Oracle Label Security, and other database security frameworks

Proficient in Linux/Unix systems administration and shell scripting

Strong skills in PL/SQL, database performance tuning, and query optimization

Experience with change, release, and incident management processes in ITIL or COBIT environments

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to document and present technical information clearly

Nice-to-Have Skills

Familiarity with core banking platforms and financial reporting systems

Experience with GoldenGate, Oracle Wallet, and external authentication integrations

Exposure to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or other cloud-based banking workloads

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or equivalent certification

Familiarity with ISO 27001, SWIFT CSP, or ECB regulations

If you're a security-focused Oracle DBA with a strong foundation in regulated financial environments and are ready to take ownership of critical banking systems, we encourage you to apply.