Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) – 100% Remote (Portugal)
Software Development · 51-200 employees
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About the role
You will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and performance tuning of Oracle database platforms in mission-critical environments. This includes managing backups, disaster recovery plans, and supporting development teams with SQL and PL/SQL optimization.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of proven experience as an Oracle DBA with strong technical knowledge of RAC, ASM, and Data Guard. Proficiency in English at a B2 level or higher is required, and candidates must be based in Portugal.
Benefits
Full description
We are looking for an experienced Oracle DBA to join a project in the healthcare sector. The focus is on Performance & Tuning, Backup & Recovery, Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard and data migration. You will be responsible for the administration, availability, performance, security and evolution of Oracle Database platforms in mission-critical, high-availability environments.
What you'll do
- Administer, maintain and support Oracle databases (11g, 12c, 19c and above) in on-premises and/or cloud environments
- Monitor databases proactively, ensuring high availability, performance and stability
- Analyse performance and carry out SQL and PL/SQL tuning (AWR, ASH, ADDM, statistics, execution plans)
- Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies (RMAN), including regular restore tests and Disaster Recovery plans
- Administer and troubleshoot Oracle RAC environments
- Manage ASM (Automatic Storage Management)
- Configure and maintain Oracle Data Guard (physical/logical standby, switchover, failover)
- Plan and execute data migrations and version upgrades
- Support development teams in optimising SQL and PL/SQL code
- Apply security best practices, including user, role and privilege management
- Create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
- Support production environments, including handling critical incidents
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of proven experience as an Oracle DBA
- Strong knowledge of:
- Oracle Performance & Tuning
- RMAN (backups and restores)
- Oracle RAC
- ASM
- Oracle Data Guard
- SQL and PL/SQL
- Data Migration
- Experience in mission-critical, high-availability environments
- Knowledge of Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems
- Experience with automation scripting (Shell, SQL*Plus, etc.)
- English level B2 or higher
What we offer
- 100% remote work
- Long-term project in a critical, high-impact sector
- Flexible contract model: employment contract, freelance or B2B, as you prefer.
📍 Location: Remote. Candidates must be based in Portugal.
What can you expect from us?
Mind-blowing workplace culture. You will be integrated in a professional, dynamic and collaborative team.
100% Remote opportunities
We want you to have the flexibility to work where you feel most comfortable and productive.
International Career
- You can expect professional growth and to be connect with the world.
- We are represented in Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Denmark.
- And with projects in many other countries: Netherlands, Luxembourg, Singapore and in the United States of America (and a lot more is coming…)
Extra Benefits & Perks
If you wish to work with us and you are outside European Union (good news…) we are a Tech Visa Company, We will help!
As a plus, we provide Health and Life Insurance.
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