Our client, an early-stage technology startup, is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) Consultant to support the design, development, optimization, and ongoing management of its core database environment. This individual will work closely with product managers, software developers, architects, and DevOps teams to ensure the database platform is secure, scalable, performant, and aligned with product development objectives.

Location: Remote (company is located in Toronto )Duration: Fractional allocation for 6 months

Responsibiliti esDesign, implement, and maintain Oracle database environments supporting web, mobile, and SaaS application s.Collaborate with development teams on database design, schema modeling, indexing strategies, and query optimizatio n.Participate in product development planning and provide database architecture guidance for new features and enhancement s.Develop and maintain database standards, governance processes, and best practice s.Monitor database health, performance, capacity, and availabilit y.Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents, performance bottlenecks, and production issue s.Perform database tuning, SQL optimization, and execution plan analysi s.Manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity processe s.Support deployment activities, release management, and CI/CD pipelines involving database change s.Implement and maintain database security controls, user access management, encryption, and auditin g.Work with cloud and infrastructure teams on Oracle deployments across on-premises and cloud environment s.Create and maintain database documentation, operational runbooks, and support procedure s.Advise leadership on database scalability, licensing considerations, and future-state architectur

e. Requireme nts7+ years of Oracle Database Administration experien ce.Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Database 12c, 19c, or newer versio ns.Experience supporting databases within software product development or SaaS environmen ts.Deep understanding of: Database architecture and design, Performance tuning and optimization, Backup and recovery strategies, High availability and disaster recovery, Security and access managem entStrong SQL and PL/SQL skil ls.Experience working with developers throughout the software development lifecyc le.Familiarity with Agile product development environmen ts.Experience supporting cloud-based deployments (Oracle Cloud, Azure, AWS, or GC P).Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and database release manageme nt.Ability to troubleshoot complex database and application performance issu es.Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholde

rs. Nice-to- HaveExperience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, GoldenGate, or Exad ata.Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) experie nce.Experience with containerized environments and Kuberne tes.Exposure to microservices-based application architectu res.Experience supporting startup or high-growth technology compan ies.Oracle certifications (OCP, OCM) are considered an as

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