Oracle Developers Jobs in Oman

<p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>The Oracle DBA is responsible for managing Oracle databases, ensuring high availability, security, backup, disaster recovery, and performance optimization.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Administer Oracle databases and ensure 24×7 availability.</li><li>Configure RAC, Data Guard, GoldenGate, and clustering.</li><li>Manage backup, recovery, upgrades, and migrations.</li><li>Monitor database performance and security.</li><li>Perform tuning, capacity planning, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Maintain database documentation and disaster recovery procedures.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Qualification</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.</li><li>Oracle certifications preferred.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Experience &amp; Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 12 years of Oracle DBA experience.</li><li>Expertise in Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, ASM, SQL/PLSQL, database tuning, cloud platforms, scripting, backup &amp; recovery, and database security.</li></ul>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><strong>Database Administration &amp; Maintenance</strong></p><ul><li><p>Install, configure, and maintain Oracle database systems (versions 8i through 11g) across Linux and MS-Windows environments</p></li><li><p>Monitor database health, performance, and availability on a daily basis</p></li><li><p>Manage database storage, tablespaces, and space allocation proactively</p></li></ul><p><strong>Performance Tuning &amp; Optimization</strong></p><ul><li><p>Perform database tuning and application tuning to ensure optimal query and system performance</p></li><li><p>Analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks using Oracle diagnostic tools (AWR, ADDM, ASH)</p></li><li><p>Manage resource allocation, user profiles, and database security configurations</p></li></ul><p><strong>High Availability &amp; Clustering</strong></p><ul><li><p>Administer and maintain active-passive clustering technologies including Windows ClusterServer, Oracle Failsafe, RedHat Cluster Manager, and Oracle Cluster One-Node</p></li><li><p>Ensure database failover readiness and business continuity planning</p></li></ul><p><strong>Data Management &amp; Migration</strong></p><ul><li><p>Plan and execute large-scale data movement, migration, and rollout activities — both online and offline</p></li><li><p>Manage backup and recovery strategies using RMAN; ensure regular testing of restore procedures</p></li></ul><p><strong>Security &amp; Compliance</strong></p><ul><li><p>Implement and enforce data privacy, confidentiality, and security controls for patient healthcare and clinical data</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements around sensitive data handling</p></li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration &amp; Support</strong></p><ul><li><p>Work closely with application teams, system administrators, and project managers to support database-related requirements</p></li><li><p>Provide root cause analysis and resolution for database incidents and service requests</p></li><li><p>Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, changes, and procedures</p></li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li><p>6+ years of Oracle DBA experience covering versions 8i through 11g</p></li><li><p>Worked on active-passive clustering setups (Oracle Failsafe, RedHat Cluster Manager, Oracle Cluster One-Node)</p></li><li><p>Handled end-to-end data migration and rollout projects at scale</p></li><li><p>Strong command over SQL, PL/SQL, RMAN, AWR, ADDM, and ASH</p></li><li><p>A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field</p></li><li><p>Exposure to healthcare/clinical data environments is a strong advantage</p></li></ul><p></p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Goodman Masson is partnering with a new financial markets infrastructure venture under formation in Oman.<br> Backed by prominent institutional investors, the business is building a greenfield platform from the ground up, and is now hiring at the build stage.<br> This is a rare chance to help stand up critical market infrastructure from a blank sheet and then run what you have built.<br> The role As Lead Database Administrator you own the data layer the platform runs on: the databases holding the register of ownership, the transaction history, and the audit trail.<br> The database is the authoritative record of who owns what, so its integrity, availability, and recoverability are the operational core of the business.<br> In the build phase you design and stand up the database estate from a blank sheet.<br> In the run phase you operate the estate and the team you have designed.<br> What you will do Design the database architecture from first principles: platform selection, schema and storage design, high availability, replication and clustering, backup and point-in-time recovery, and the security model Install, configure, and operate enterprise database platforms across the estate, and own build standards, patching, and version currency Own high availability and disaster recovery for the authoritative register, and prove failover and restore on a defined cycle Own performance monitoring and tuning, SQL optimisation, and capacity planning across the settlement and registry lifecycle Own database security in the first line: hardening, encryption, privileged access, and vulnerability management Design the run-phase operating model, author the runbooks, and build and lead the database team Location and terms Based in Muscat, Oman.<br> Permanent for Omani nationals; two-year fixed-term contract for expatriate hires.<br> Omani nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.<br> If this is your kind of build, please apply now!<br> What you will bring Degree in computer science or a related discipline Six to ten years in database administration, with substantial time in large financial institutions such as banks or capital markets Strong expertise across enterprise database platforms including Oracle and SQL Server, with PostgreSQL and or MySQL Deep expertise in backup and recovery, high availability, replication, and clustering Strong performance tuning and SQL optimisation Direct experience of database security, access control, patching, and compliance Linux and Windows administration, and scripting with PowerShell, Bash, or Python Fluent English, written and spoken Also of interest Experience administering the data estate of a financial market infrastructure such as a central securities depository, central counterparty, exchange, or settlement system Familiarity with the CPMI-IOSCO Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures, particularly the operational risk and resilience principles Cloud database exposure across Azure, AWS, or GCP Relevant certifications such as Oracle OCP, Microsoft Azure Database, or PostgreSQL Experience designing recovery time and recovery point objectives for a regulated platform</span> </div>