Senior Oracle DBA

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.