Overview
We are hiring a Senior Oracle DBA to support and operate large-scale
Oracle environments across on-prem and cloud platforms. This role is a hands-on
individual contributor responsible for day-to-day operations, stability,
performance, and automation of critical database systems. The expectation is
strong execution, ownership of issues, and the ability to work independently in
a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage Oracle databases (19c and above) in 24x7 production environments
• Support high availability setups including RAC and Data Guard
• Perform proactive monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning
• Execute database patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities
• Manage backup and recovery using RMAN and validate DR readiness
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive root cause analysis with clear
resolution
• Support cloud-based database environments (Azure, GCP)
• Automate routine tasks using Shell, Python, or Ansible
• Work closely with application teams to resolve performance and stability
issues
• Ensure compliance with security standards, access controls, and audit
requirements
• Provide timely incident response
Requirements
Required Skills
• 10+ years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience in enterprise environments
• Strong expertise in RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and RMAN
• Solid performance tuning experience (SQL, AWR, ASH, execution plans)
• Strong Linux/Unix administration fundamentals
• Experience managing high-volume OLTP systems
• Hands-on scripting and automation experience
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
Preferred Skills
• Exposure to cloud migrations and hybrid architectures
• Familiarity with Postgres or MySQL environments
• Experience with monitoring tools like OEM, Prometheus, Grafana.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices
What We Look For
• Strong ownership and accountability for production systems
• Ability to think critically and act quickly during incidents
• Clear communication of risks, issues, and status
• Discipline in execution, documentation, and follow-through
• Team player who can collaborate across application, infrastructure, and
security teams
What Success Looks Like
• Stable and well-performing Oracle environments
• Timely resolution of incidents with clear root cause
• Consistent execution of patching, upgrades, and maintenance
• Improved automation and reduced manual effort
• Strong partnership with application and platform teams
Skills Required
- 10+ years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience in enterprise environments
- Expertise in Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and RMAN
- Performance tuning experience with SQL, AWR, ASH, and execution plans
- Strong Linux or Unix administration fundamentals
- Experience managing high-volume OLTP systems
- Hands-on scripting and automation experience
- Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
- Exposure to cloud migrations and hybrid architectures
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL or MySQL environments
- Experience with monitoring tools such as OEM, Prometheus, or Grafana
- Knowledge of DevOps practices
What We Do
Staples India is Staples’ technology and innovation hub in Chennai, building platforms, systems, and digital solutions that support the company’s global operations and future of work. Staples serves consumers and businesses with workplace products and services, including office supplies, janitorial products, technology, furniture, breakroom essentials, print and marketing, shipping, travel, and promotional offerings. Its India teams focus on engineering, eCommerce, process optimization, and enterprise solutions.
