About The Role

Role Summary

Owns Oracle database platforms end-to-end, driving performance, automation, and reliability at scale while contributing to cloud transformation and platform engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Own Oracle database environments across lifecycle (Dev/Test/Prod) with end-to-end accountability for availability and performance
Lead database installation, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
Drive proactive performance tuning and optimization strategies
Define and implement robust backup and recovery strategies (RMAN)
Design and manage high-availability architectures (RAC, Data Guard)
Lead troubleshooting of complex incidents, perform root cause analysis (RCA) , and drive long-term fixes
Drive automation-first approach using Shell, PL/SQL, Ansible, Terraform
Collaborate with cloud, platform, and application teams for integrated delivery
Ensure compliance with operational governance (patching, change, security standards)
Mentor junior DBAs (G4) and uplift overall team capability

Required Skills

Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Database (19c/21c)
Advanced SQL and PL/SQL expertise
Deep expertise in RMAN backup/recovery
Strong experience with Oracle RAC and Data Guard
Advanced performance tuning and query optimization
Strong Linux/Unix system administration
Strong scripting and automation capabilities

Preferred Skills

Hands-on experience in OCI / AWS cloud database environments
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Ansible, Terraform)
Exposure to Avaloq platform and banking domain systems
Familiarity with observability/monitoring solutions

Key Expectations

Ownership mindset (SLA, uptime, reliability)
Drive standardization and automation initiatives
Ability to work with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Mentor team members and influence technical direction

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Experience

5–12+ years of experience in Oracle database administration
Experience managing enterprise-scale database environments

Core Qualifications

Strong expertise in Oracle Database (19c/21c)
Advanced SQL and PL/SQL skills
Deep experience with RMAN backup and recovery

Additional Qualifications

Hands-on experience with OCI / AWS environments
Experience with Ansible / Terraform or similar IaC tools
Exposure to Avaloq platform or banking domain systems

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. 

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. 

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. 

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.  