Sr. Oracle DBA

Contract opportunity based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

About the role

This senior-level position provides technical leadership for critical Oracle database operations, maintaining a stable and secure environment with limited oversight. The role focuses on supporting complex Oracle and Exadata platforms in a high-availability enterprise setting while partnering closely with technical teams to sustain reliable service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily administration of Oracle database systems, ensuring dependable operation across the enterprise environment.
• Plan and execute database maintenance activities, including software updates, version upgrades, and patch implementation.
• Provide hands-on support for Oracle Exadata infrastructure and help maintain platform health and performance.
• Track system capacity, availability, security, and overall database behavior to proactively address risks and inefficiencies.
• Investigate and resolve advanced database and related infrastructure issues to minimize service disruption.
• Oversee backup, restoration, and disaster recovery practices to protect business-critical data assets.
• Work closely with application, infrastructure, and support teams to coordinate solutions and strengthen system stability.
• Recommend and implement process and operational enhancements that improve database management and support effectiveness.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of Oracle database administration experience within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Practical experience supporting and administering Oracle Exadata platforms.
• Strong expertise in database patching, upgrades, performance optimization, backup and recovery, and root-cause analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in complex production environments.
• Familiarity with database administration tools and operational support practices in mission-critical settings.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.