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Senior level lead database administrator jobs place experienced professionals in charge of database architecture decisions, performance standards, and the engineering teams or cross-functional projects that depend on them. Openings concentrate across Technology & Software, Education, and Science & Research, with 73% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Conduent, Jobot, and Mizuho hiring at this level now.
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Senior Oracle DBA (Offshore)
Company: Astute Business Solutions
Job Title: Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle DBA) – Offshore
Location: Remote (India)
Employment Type: Full-Time Employee
# of Positions: 1
Experience: 10+ Years
Salary: ₹22 Lakhs – ₹24 Lakhs per annum
About Astute Business Solutions
Astute Business Solutions is a leading Oracle Partner headquartered in Dublin, California, USA, specializing in Oracle technologies including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Oracle E-Business Suite, Banner, and enterprise AI solutions. For more than 20 years, Astute has helped organizations across higher education, healthcare, commercial, and public sector industries modernize their Oracle environments through cloud migration, managed services, automation, and digital transformation.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Oracle DBA to join our offshore consulting team. The successful candidate will support mission-critical Oracle databases for enterprise customers in North America while working closely with Astute's U.S. consulting team.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and support Oracle databases supporting enterprise applications including Banner, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle E-Business Suite, and custom Oracle applications.
- Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Oracle Database 12c, 18c, 19c, and newer versions.
- Apply Oracle Critical Patch Updates (CPU), Release Updates (RU), and security patches.
- Perform Oracle database backup, recovery, cloning, refreshes, and migrations using RMAN and Data Pump.
- Monitor database health, tablespaces, storage utilization, growth, performance, and capacity planning.
- Analyze and tune SQL performance, optimizer statistics, execution plans, and database parameters.
- Configure and administer Oracle Data Guard, RAC, ASM, and High Availability environments.
- Maintain database security, user management, encryption, auditing, and compliance standards.
- Troubleshoot production database issues and provide timely resolution for critical P1 incidents.
- Work directly with Oracle Support to resolve database defects and technical issues.
- Perform database upgrades, migrations, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) deployments.
- Develop and maintain shell scripts and automation for database administration activities.
- Collaborate with application, middleware, infrastructure, and cloud teams during implementation and support activities.
- Participate in scheduled maintenance, weekend deployments, and on-call support when required.
- Prepare technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer documents.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience.
- Strong experience with Oracle Database 12c, 18c, and 19c.
- Expertise in Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
- Strong SQL and PL/SQL knowledge with experience in SQL tuning and performance optimization.
- Experience administering Oracle databases on Linux/UNIX platforms.
- Strong knowledge of backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and database security best practices.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) database deployments is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with enterprise ERP applications such as Banner, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, or Oracle E-Business Suite is highly desirable.
- Experience working with Oracle Support on production issues.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple customer environments.
Preferred Skills
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Certification.
- Experience with Exadata environments.
- Shell scripting (Bash/Korn Shell).
- Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
- Experience supporting customers in North America.
- ITIL or Managed Services experience is a plus.
Why Join Astute Business Solutions?
- Work with a leading Oracle Partner delivering enterprise Oracle solutions worldwide.
- Participate in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) migration and modernization projects.
- Collaborate with highly experienced Oracle architects and consultants.
- Gain exposure to Oracle Cloud, AI-powered automation, and enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
- Support Fortune 1000 companies, universities, healthcare organizations, and government agencies across North America.
- Fully remote work environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Competitive compensation package of ₹22–24 LPA.
- Paid leave and performance-based career advancement opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their updated resume to HR@beastute.com with the subject line:
Senior Oracle DBA (Offshore) Application
Astute Business Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified candidates are considered based on merit, skills, and experience.
Senior Oracle DBA (Offshore)
Company: Astute Business Solutions
Job Title: Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle DBA) – Offshore
Location: Remote (India)
Employment Type: Full-Time Employee
# of Positions: 1
Experience: 10+ Years
Salary: ₹22 Lakhs – ₹24 Lakhs per annum
About Astute Business Solutions
Astute Business Solutions is a leading Oracle Partner headquartered in Dublin, California, USA, specializing in Oracle technologies including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Oracle E-Business Suite, Banner, and enterprise AI solutions. For more than 20 years, Astute has helped organizations across higher education, healthcare, commercial, and public sector industries modernize their Oracle environments through cloud migration, managed services, automation, and digital transformation.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Oracle DBA to join our offshore consulting team. The successful candidate will support mission-critical Oracle databases for enterprise customers in North America while working closely with Astute's U.S. consulting team.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and support Oracle databases supporting enterprise applications including Banner, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle E-Business Suite, and custom Oracle applications.
- Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Oracle Database 12c, 18c, 19c, and newer versions.
- Apply Oracle Critical Patch Updates (CPU), Release Updates (RU), and security patches.
- Perform Oracle database backup, recovery, cloning, refreshes, and migrations using RMAN and Data Pump.
- Monitor database health, tablespaces, storage utilization, growth, performance, and capacity planning.
- Analyze and tune SQL performance, optimizer statistics, execution plans, and database parameters.
- Configure and administer Oracle Data Guard, RAC, ASM, and High Availability environments.
- Maintain database security, user management, encryption, auditing, and compliance standards.
- Troubleshoot production database issues and provide timely resolution for critical P1 incidents.
- Work directly with Oracle Support to resolve database defects and technical issues.
- Perform database upgrades, migrations, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) deployments.
- Develop and maintain shell scripts and automation for database administration activities.
- Collaborate with application, middleware, infrastructure, and cloud teams during implementation and support activities.
- Participate in scheduled maintenance, weekend deployments, and on-call support when required.
- Prepare technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer documents.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience.
- Strong experience with Oracle Database 12c, 18c, and 19c.
- Expertise in Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
- Strong SQL and PL/SQL knowledge with experience in SQL tuning and performance optimization.
- Experience administering Oracle databases on Linux/UNIX platforms.
- Strong knowledge of backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and database security best practices.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) database deployments is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with enterprise ERP applications such as Banner, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, or Oracle E-Business Suite is highly desirable.
- Experience working with Oracle Support on production issues.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple customer environments.
Preferred Skills
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Certification.
- Experience with Exadata environments.
- Shell scripting (Bash/Korn Shell).
- Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
- Experience supporting customers in North America.
- ITIL or Managed Services experience is a plus.
Why Join Astute Business Solutions?
- Work with a leading Oracle Partner delivering enterprise Oracle solutions worldwide.
- Participate in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) migration and modernization projects.
- Collaborate with highly experienced Oracle architects and consultants.
- Gain exposure to Oracle Cloud, AI-powered automation, and enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
- Support Fortune 1000 companies, universities, healthcare organizations, and government agencies across North America.
- Fully remote work environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Competitive compensation package of ₹22–24 LPA.
- Paid leave and performance-based career advancement opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their updated resume to HR@beastute.com with the subject line:
Senior Oracle DBA (Offshore) Application
Astute Business Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified candidates are considered based on merit, skills, and experience.
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Senior Level Lead Database Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level lead database administrator job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned database environments end-to-end, not just maintained them. Demonstrating that you have designed schemas, led migrations, set performance benchmarks, and mentored junior engineers separates strong applicants. Hands-on expertise with high-availability architectures, disaster recovery planning, and cross-team stakeholder communication gives candidates a clear edge over those with purely technical backgrounds.
Which companies hire senior level lead database administrators?
Companies hiring senior level lead database administrators right now include Conduent, Jobot, and Mizuho, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large enterprises, healthcare systems, financial institutions, and technology firms that run complex, mission-critical database environments requiring experienced leadership.
Are there remote senior level lead database administrator jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and infrastructure requirements. About 73% of senior level lead database administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for experienced database professionals who can lead distributed teams and manage cloud-based environments without being on-site full time.
What makes a lead database administrator role senior level?
Senior level lead database administrator roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. At this stage, you are expected to set database strategy, make architecture decisions, enforce performance and security standards across the organization, and mentor mid-level and junior administrators. These roles carry accountability for database reliability at an organizational level, not just for individual systems or projects.
Which industries hire the most senior level lead database administrators?
Senior Level lead database administrator roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they manage large volumes of sensitive or regulated data where experienced database leadership directly affects operational reliability, compliance, and business continuity.