Oracle Database Administrator

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Manage, maintain, and optimize Oracle databases and AWS database services, including RDS and Amazon Redshift, covering performance, security, backups, recovery, and high availability. Automate database operations, develop infrastructure with AWS CDK, support migrations to AWS, monitor environments, and collaborate with development and infrastructure teams.

Job details

Job Description We are looking for an experienced Oracle DBA / AWS DBA to manage, support, and optimize enterprise databases across on-premises and AWS environments. The ideal candidate will have strong Oracle database administration skills along with hands-on experience with AWS RDS, Amazon Redshift, Python, and AWS CDK. Key Responsibilities Manage and support Oracle databases, including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, backup, and recovery. Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform Oracle performance tuning. Manage AWS database services including Amazon RDS for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL. Administer and optimize Amazon Redshift environments. Develop database infrastructure using AWS CDK with Python or TypeScript. Automate database administration and operational tasks using Python and scripting. Implement database security, access controls, backup, disaster recovery, and high availability. Monitor AWS database environments using CloudWatch and other AWS monitoring tools. Support database migrations and modernization initiatives from on-premises to AWS. Work with development and infrastructure teams to resolve database and application-related issues. Prepare and maintain database documentation, standards, and operational procedures. Required Skills 6–8 years of experience as an Oracle DBA / Database Administrator. Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Database administration and performance tuning. Experience with AWS RDS – Oracle/PostgreSQL/MSSQL. Experience with Amazon Redshift administration and optimization. Good knowledge of AWS Cloud services and database architecture. Hands-on experience with AWS CDK. Strong Python/scripting skills for automation. Experience with database backup, recovery, security, patching, and disaster recovery. Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 6–8 years of Oracle DBA or database administration experience, with strong Oracle administration and performance-tuning skills. Candidates should have hands-on experience with AWS RDS, Amazon Redshift, AWS CDK, and Python or scripting, as well as database security, backup, recovery, patching, and disaster recovery.