Oracle DBA – Migration

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid (Downtown, Toronto)

Duration: 6 months

Our client a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for an Oracle DBA – Migration to lead and execute Oracle database installations, upgrades, and migrations across enterprise environments. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

  • Manage database creation and upgrades for Oracle versions 12c and 19c, ensuring compatibility and stability.
  • Configure, support, and maintain Real Application Clusters (RAC) to enable scalability and high availability.
  • Implement and administer Automatic Storage Management (ASM) for efficient storage configuration and management.
  • Set up, configure, and support Data Guard for database replication and disaster recovery.
  • Conduct database performance monitoring and tuning to optimize system efficiency.

Must-Have Skills:

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle installation, upgrades, and migrations.
  • 8+ years of experience with Oracle database creation and upgrades (12c & 19c).
  • 5+ years of experience with RAC setup, configuration, and support.
  • 5+ years of experience with ASM setup, configuration, and support.
  • 5+ years of experience with Data Guard setup, configuration, and support.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

  • OEM/Grid Control (13c) — please ensure specify capacity and employer context.
  • Oracle Exadata — please ensure to specify capacity and employer context.
  • Experience with database performance monitoring and tuning

Soft Skills Required:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to influence and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.
  • Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.