DBA Lead

We are looking for an experienced Oracle Database Administrator with strong expertise in handling day-to-day DB Administration activities in a multi-platform enterprise environment, owning and driving scheduled and ad-hoc maintenance tasks, strong performance analysis, tuning, troubleshooting, production incident resolution, and query optimization. The ideal candidate has supported large-scale global enterprises (>$10B annual revenue) and can quickly analyze and resolve performance-related issues in mission-critical environments. Key Responsibilities - Administer Oracle databases in large enterprise environments (clients >$10B revenue). - Perform deep-dive performance tuning across SQL, PL/SQL, indexes, and query execution plans. - Analyze AWR/ASH/ADDM reports and implement tuning recommendations. - Lead critical production incident resolution including triage, RCA, and permanent fixes. - Manage Oracle RAC / ASM and Dataguard environments. - Implement and test backup and recovery strategies using RMAN. - Perform database upgrades, patching, and capacity planning. - Ensure database security, auditing, and compliance. - Automate repeatable DBA tasks and maintain documentation. - Analyze and investigate reason for job failures, long-running queries, and provide recommendations to improve overall system performance. Required Experience - 8+ years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience in enterprise environments. - Experience supporting organizations with >$10B revenue or large-scale operational workloads. - Hands-on experience in Oracle 11g/12c/19c. Strong Expertise In - SQL tuning - PL/SQL tuning - Query execution plans and explain plan interpretation - Oracle Optimizer behavior - Wait events & performance diagnostics - Hands-on with SQL Developer, Toad - Strong knowledge of RAC, ASM, Dataguard - Good Linux admin exposure Nice To Have Experience Hands-on experience in handling SQL Server and/or Postgres SQL Database administration Soft Skills - Ability to operate during high-severity outages - Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset - Excellent communication with technical and business teams - Should have expertise in leading critical priority incidents with all Client stakeholders - Coach and mentor team members on performance tuning and best practices - Plan day-to-day tasks for the team, ensure 100% completion of tasks, provide clear and timely updates to clients and stakeholders - Demonstrate the conviction and ability to steer pro-active, improvement ideas through different levels of stakeholders