Senior Database Administrator – Oracle (ExaCC / Exadata)
Lisbon, Portugal
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What You'll Do
- Optimize Oracle database performance through compression techniques, query tuning and indexing strategy — with a focus on ExaCC CPU efficiency, storage cost reduction and I/O efficiency;
- Fine-tune Oracle CPU allocation algorithms on ExaCC to maximize the used/allocated ratio and minimize waste;
- Optimize backup and recovery processes for Oracle ZFS and ZDLRA appliances, ensuring reliability and cost-effectiveness;
- Lead and support key projects, including migration to Kerberos authentication and Oracle Client upgrades;
- Guide development teams on best practices for database design, SQL coding, performance and scalability;
- Perform root cause analysis on performance incidents and complex database issues escalated from infrastructure partners;
- Enforce access management, TDE encryption, auditing controls and audit-quality documentation;
- Contribute to multi-platform environments (Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Synapse) where relevant;
- Collaborate with infrastructure partners, development teams and project stakeholders across initiatives.
What You'll Need
Qualifications
- University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or comparable technical field;
- 5-10 years of hands-on experience with Oracle databases in production environments;
- Proven expertise in performance tuning, compression and resource optimization;
- Hands-on experience with ExaCC, ZFS and ZDLRA is a strong plus;
- OS knowledge: Linux and/or Unix (primary), Windows (secondary).
Technical Skills
- Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM); SQL and PL/SQL scripting (must);
- ExaCC CPU optimization, compression techniques, query tuning, Exadata awareness;
- Kerberos authentication and Oracle Client upgrades;
- Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), auditing & compliance controls;
- Azure SQL or PostgreSQL, Azure Synapse or DB2 — knowledge is a plus;
- Tools: Oracle SQL Developer, Toad for Oracle,
- Following Tools are a plus: Jenkins, UrbanCode Deploy, Qlik Replicate, Git/Bitbucket, ServiceNow, Jira, DBeaver;
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or equivalent certification is a plus.
Profile & Other Requirements
- Professional English C1 (spoken and written) — mandatory;
- Strong collaboration skills — comfortable working with infrastructure partners, development teams and non-technical stakeholders;
- Structured problem-solving mindset; ability to communicate technical findings clearly;
- Generalizing-specialist profile — open to working across multiple database technologies;
- Experience in regulated environments (e.g., financial services) is a strong plus;
- Lisbon/Portugal-based — hybrid working model.
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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