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Senior Oracle Database Administrator with Oracle AI Database 26ai Position

Location

: Research Triangle Park, NC

Experience

: 7 - 12 Years

Apply By

: 22nd December 2026

Job Description

Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) - Oracle AI Database 26ai

Experience

7+ years of overall Oracle DBA experience is mandatory.

Candidates should have extensive hands-on experience in Oracle database administration, upgrades, migrations,

patching, and production support. Candidates with proven experience in Oracle AI Database 26ai upgrades will

be strongly preferred.

Role Overview

We are looking for highly experienced Oracle DBAs with strong expertise in database upgrades and migrations.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience planning and executing complex Oracle database

upgrades, with specific experience in Oracle AI Database 26ai being highly desirable.

The candidate will be responsible for assessing existing environments, preparing upgrade strategies, executing

upgrades, performing post-upgrade validation, and providing production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Oracle database upgrades to Oracle AI Database 26ai across development, test, and
  production environments.
  
• Perform pre-upgrade assessments, compatibility checks, and upgrade readiness analysis.
  
• Develop detailed upgrade plans, implementation procedures, rollback plans, and validation checklists.
  
• Execute database upgrades using appropriate Oracle-supported methodologies and tools.
  
• Perform database patching, configuration, and post-upgrade activities.
  
• Troubleshoot upgrade-related issues involving database objects, SQL, PL/SQL, applications, and
  dependencies.
  
• Conduct post-upgrade health checks and performance validation.
  
• Support application teams during upgrade testing, UAT, and production cutover.
  
• Perform backup and recovery activities and ensure appropriate rollback/recovery procedures are available.
  
• Troubleshoot database performance, availability, and configuration issues.
  
• Maintain high-availability, backup, security, and disaster-recovery standards.
  
• Prepare technical documentation, upgrade runbooks, implementation plans, and post-upgrade reports.
  
• Coordinate with application, infrastructure, cloud, and project teams for end-to-end upgrade activities.
  
• Lead or participate in production deployment, cutover, and post-production support.
  Mandatory Technical Requirements
  
• Hands-on Oracle DBA experience - Mandatory.
  
• Strong experience in Oracle database upgrades and migrations.
  
• Hands-on experience with Oracle AI Database 26ai upgrades - strongly preferred.
  
• Strong understanding of Oracle database architecture and administration.
  
• Experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and RMAN.
  
• Strong knowledge of database backup and recovery.
  
• Experience with Oracle Grid Infrastructure and database patching.
  
• Strong SQL and PL/SQL knowledge.
  
• Experience with Oracle database performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
  
• Experience supporting enterprise/production Oracle database environments.
  
• Strong understanding of high availability and disaster recovery concepts.
  Preferred Skills
  
• Hands-on experience with Oracle AI Database 26ai upgrades.
  
• Experience upgrading from previous Oracle Database releases to 26ai.
  
• Experience with large-scale/enterprise Oracle database upgrade programs.
  
• Ex perience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
  
• Experience with Oracle database migrations to cloud environments.
  
• Experience with Shell/Python or other scripting and automation technologies.
  
• Experience with zero/minimal-downtime upgrade approaches.
  
• Exposure to Oracle GoldenGate or other replication technologies.
  Certifications
  Oracle certification is preferred.
  Candidates holding relevant and current Oracle Database certifications will be given preference, particularly
  certifications aligned with Oracle Database administration and the technologies relevant to the role.
  Candidate Profile
  
• 10+ years of overall Oracle DBA experience - Mandatory.
  
• Strong track record of independently handling complex Oracle database upgrade projects.
  
• Proven experience working in enterprise production environments.
  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  
• Good communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  
• Ability to lead technical upgrade activities and coordinate with multiple teams.
  
• Willingness to support planned maintenance windows and production cutovers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $130,000 a year

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TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage:

Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support:

Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options:

Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth:

Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off:

Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance:

Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Location

Research Triangle Park, NC

Function

TECHNOLOGY

Role

Engineer

ID

437167

Skills

Oracle DBA

Salary Range

$100,000 - $130,000