Senior Oracle Database Admin

About us:
Booka Consulting is a Supply Nation registered, Indigenous owned enterprise. Booka Consulting focuses on delivering highly skilled and qualified professionals to our clients. We have the experience and the capability to understand your specific career requirements and match them to the right environment, ensuring professional satisfaction and ongoing development opportunities. Our focus is ensuring that both you and our client are a good match and that we give you every opportunity to succeed.
The Opportunity:
Booka Consulting is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) with a strong background in database migration projects, specifically migrating from Oracle version 12c to Oracle 19c. The ideal candidate will also play a pivotal role in our Oracle uplift project, migrating our database systems to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Experience working with OCI is highly desirable, as we aim to leverage cloud technologies to enhance our database management and scalability. This role requires a deep understanding of Oracle database technologies, cloud migration strategies, and the ability to ensure seamless, efficient transitions with minimal downtime.
Key responsibilities include:

• Oracle Database Migration: Lead the migration of Oracle databases from version 12c to 19c, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition. This includes planning, execution, testing, and troubleshooting migration processes.
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Migration: Spearhead the Oracle uplift project to migrate existing Oracle databases to OCI. Develop and implement migration strategies that align with our cloud objectives, ensuring security, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Database Administration: Perform routine DBA tasks, including database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and patch management. Ensure the integrity, availability, and security of Oracle databases

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Oracle Expertise: Proven experience as an Oracle DBA, with extensive knowledge of Oracle Database Administration, version 12c and 19c.
• Migration Experience: Demonstrated experience in migrating Oracle databases to newer versions and to cloud environments, preferably OCI.
• Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and familiarity with cloud services, tools, and best practices.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of database architecture, SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle RAC. Experience with Oracle Data Guard, Oracle GoldenGate, and backup/recovery techniques.

All candidates applying for this position must be an Australian Citizen and have a current Baseline Security Clearance
Does this sound like a perfect role for you? Interested in hearing more? Give our Recruitment Consultant, Harry a call on 0431 219 230 for a confidential discussion.