Oracle DBA

Overview
We are seeking a hands on Oracle DBA to support a major on prem to AWS cloud migration. This role will focus on database performance, monitoring, tuning, and operational support, working closely with the AWS Migration Engineer who owns AWS DMS and the migration execution.
This role will also support Shepard, a critical legal research product used by attorneys to validate case law. Nothing is currently in the cloud, making this an opportunity to play a foundational role in a cloud first transformation.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide Oracle DBA support throughout a large scale migration initiative
• Focus on:
o Database performance monitoring and tuning
o Capacity planning and performance benchmarking
• Create and manage:
o Database schemas
o Configuration changes
o User roles and permissions
• Generate and analyze AWR reports and other performance diagnostics
• Perform ad hoc DBA work as needed to support migration and stabilization
• Partner closely with:
o The AWS Migration Engineer (DMS owner)
o An existing DBA focused on data modeling and domain expertise
• Establish performance baselines pre migration and validate improvements post migration
• Support troubleshooting during migration testing, cutovers, and post go live
Required Qualifications
• Strong hands on experience as an Oracle DBA (Oracle 19c preferred)
• Deep expertise in:
o Performance tuning and monitoring
o AWR reports
o Schema management and configuration changes
• Experience supporting large databases (multi terabyte scale)
• Familiarity with on prem Oracle environments and readiness to support cloud migration efforts
• Ability to collaborate closely with engineers and application teams
Nice to Have
• Exposure to AWS environments (even if Oracle is still on prem today)
• Experience supporting or partnering on database migrations
• Basic scripting or coding experience (Python, SQL, shell scripting, etc.)