Senior Database Administrator

We are looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with a deep understanding of Oracle RDBMS and expertise in database administration, performance optimization, and high availability solutions.

In this role, you will manage and optimize complex database environments, support cloud migrations, and play a key role in ensuring system reliability and efficiency.

If you are passionate about leveraging your DBA expertise to optimize database performance and enhance data management processes in collaboration with a forward-thinking and dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

The company is a global commodity trader with expertise in derivatives, digital trading, and market analytics. You will work on developing new systems and optimizing existing ones, ensuring robust, scalable database solutions that drive operational efficiency and innovation.

Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Georgia, whether from the comfort of your home, our modern offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable database operation including monitoring disk space, managing backups, implementing logging, organizing database mirroring, clustering, creating high-availability groups, and resolving database-related incidents
• Manage hundreds of database instances while ensuring successful execution of tasks like backups, restoration, disaster recovery plans, and reporting
• Perform hands-on proactive fine-tuning to optimize the performance of SQL database servers
• Regularly verify and maintain backup scenarios ensuring full data integrity and recovery readiness
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues across a range of areas including database integrity, performance, blocking/deadlocking, replication, log shipping, connectivity, and security
• Manage and optimize large-scale databases including efficient index and statistics management
• Automate routine database administration tasks and processes using scripts and tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate effectively, and maintain clear technical documentation
• Stay updated with emerging trends, tools, and best practices in database administration

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in database administration for Oracle RDBMS (versions 10-19)
• Troubleshooting Expertise: Proven ability to resolve complex database issues including performance tuning, deadlocking, integrity maintenance, and connectivity challenges
• Performance Optimization: Proficient in performance tuning and optimization using native Oracle monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Oracle Enterprise Manager, console, scripts)
• Disaster Recovery: Strong knowledge of High Availability (HA) setups, clustering, disaster recovery models, and backup/restore processes
• Automation and Scripting: Experience automating administrative tasks using scripts
• Data Warehousing: Familiarity with managed data warehouses and query stores
• Large Database Management: Knowledge of Very Large Database (VLDB) maintenance and optimization
• Indexing: Expertise in index management and statistical analysis for database efficiency
• Documentation: Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear and detailed technical documentation

Nice to have

• Understanding of ITIL practices particularly in Continual Service Improvement and data warehousing concepts

We offer

• We connect like-minded people
• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events
• We invest in your growth
• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Get Abstract
• Free English classes with certified teachers
• We cover it all
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM Georgia is a team of innovators united by a passion for technology. The dynamic and inclusive culture we embrace helps positively impact our communities, clients, and employees. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous cutting-edge projects, deliver the most creative solutions, and have an opportunity to learn. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.