OPT Oracle Database Developer Jobs
Oracle Database Developer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with database design, PL/SQL, and performance tuning skills. Most roles qualify as STEM-designated positions, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Employers in finance, healthcare, and enterprise software are among the most active sponsors.
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Employer: Konami Gaming, Inc.
Position Location: Las Vegas, NV
Position: Oracle Database Administration
Job Duties:
- Design, implement, and support Oracle GoldenGate solutions for real-time data replication, high availability, and data integration between heterogeneous systems.
- Install, configure, and administer Oracle Databases such as 12c, 19c, 21c, on-premises and in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Manage backup, recovery, patching, and upgrade operations using RMAN, Data Guard, native tools to support high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
- Monitor and tune database performance using tools like AWR, ASH, ADDM, OEM Cloud Control, and Exadata to optimize Input/Output, SQL execution, and system efficiency.
- Implement GoldenGate REST Services to monitor replication health and lag programmatically, integrating metrics into centralized dashboards for proactive alerting.
- Worked SQL Performance Tuning through SQL Plan Management (SPM) and SQL Tuning Sets (STS), stabilizing execution plans and preventing performance regressions during version upgrades.
- Implemented Exadata-specific features—including Smart Scans, Storage Indexes, and Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC)—to optimize large-scale data warehouse queries.
- Various Worksites: Position is based out of Las Vegas, NV but telecommuting is permitted on a case by case basis.
Job Requirements
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Information Technology Management, Computer Science, or closely related. Employer will accept an advanced degree if in the same field.
Experience Requirements:
- 24 months of experience in job offered, Database Engineer, or closely related.
Special skills requirements:
- Experience performing installation, configuration, backup, recovery, and performance tuning in Oracle Database Administration such as versions 12c, 19c, and 21c.
- Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services such as Autonomous Database, DB Systems, Exadata Cloud Service, and OCI Console/CLI.
- Knowledge of Oracle Data Guard and RMAN for high availability, disaster recovery, and backup management.
- Experience implementing and managing Oracle GoldenGate for real-time data replication and data integration across heterogeneous environments.
- Knowledge of Oracle Exadata architecture, storage cells, compute nodes, patching, and performance optimization.
- Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL development, database tuning, and performance diagnostics using AWR, ASH, and ADDM reports.
- Experience with automation and scripting using Shell, Python for database provisioning, patching, and monitoring.
Salary: Available upon request
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week
Qualified applicants send resumes and apply at: https://www.konamigaming.com/careers, ref job #TP01. EOE. Standard Benefits. #LI-DNI #FB-DNI #IN-DNI #TW-DNI #GD-DNI
INTRODUCTION
Employer: Konami Gaming, Inc.
Position Location: Las Vegas, NV
Position: Oracle Database Administration
Job Duties:
- Design, implement, and support Oracle GoldenGate solutions for real-time data replication, high availability, and data integration between heterogeneous systems.
- Install, configure, and administer Oracle Databases such as 12c, 19c, 21c, on-premises and in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Manage backup, recovery, patching, and upgrade operations using RMAN, Data Guard, native tools to support high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
- Monitor and tune database performance using tools like AWR, ASH, ADDM, OEM Cloud Control, and Exadata to optimize Input/Output, SQL execution, and system efficiency.
- Implement GoldenGate REST Services to monitor replication health and lag programmatically, integrating metrics into centralized dashboards for proactive alerting.
- Worked SQL Performance Tuning through SQL Plan Management (SPM) and SQL Tuning Sets (STS), stabilizing execution plans and preventing performance regressions during version upgrades.
- Implemented Exadata-specific features—including Smart Scans, Storage Indexes, and Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC)—to optimize large-scale data warehouse queries.
- Various Worksites: Position is based out of Las Vegas, NV but telecommuting is permitted on a case by case basis.
Job Requirements
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Information Technology Management, Computer Science, or closely related. Employer will accept an advanced degree if in the same field.
Experience Requirements:
- 24 months of experience in job offered, Database Engineer, or closely related.
Special skills requirements:
- Experience performing installation, configuration, backup, recovery, and performance tuning in Oracle Database Administration such as versions 12c, 19c, and 21c.
- Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services such as Autonomous Database, DB Systems, Exadata Cloud Service, and OCI Console/CLI.
- Knowledge of Oracle Data Guard and RMAN for high availability, disaster recovery, and backup management.
- Experience implementing and managing Oracle GoldenGate for real-time data replication and data integration across heterogeneous environments.
- Knowledge of Oracle Exadata architecture, storage cells, compute nodes, patching, and performance optimization.
- Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL development, database tuning, and performance diagnostics using AWR, ASH, and ADDM reports.
- Experience with automation and scripting using Shell, Python for database provisioning, patching, and monitoring.
Salary: Available upon request
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week
Qualified applicants send resumes and apply at: https://www.konamigaming.com/careers, ref job #TP01. EOE. Standard Benefits. #LI-DNI #FB-DNI #IN-DNI #TW-DNI #GD-DNI
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Oracle Database Developer
Lead with your PL/SQL and Oracle-specific skills
Hiring managers distinguish Oracle Database Developers from general SQL developers based on PL/SQL proficiency, query optimization, and experience with Oracle-specific tools like RMAN and Data Guard. Highlight these explicitly on your resume rather than listing generic database skills.
Target industries with legacy Oracle environments
Finance, healthcare, government contractors, and large enterprise software companies run Oracle infrastructure at scale and hire OPT students regularly. These employers are familiar with sponsorship workflows and less likely to screen out candidates based on work authorization status.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Tell recruiters your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility early. A 36-month total authorization window is enough for many employers to justify sponsorship. Ambiguity about your timeline is more likely to cause hesitation than the visa status itself.
Demonstrate performance tuning experience concretely
Oracle roles often require proven experience optimizing slow queries and managing large datasets. Mention specific outcomes in your resume, such as reducing query run time or improving database throughput, even if drawn from academic projects or internship work.
Get Oracle certification before you apply
An Oracle Certified Associate or Oracle Certified Professional credential signals commitment to the platform and reduces employer uncertainty about your technical baseline. Certified candidates consistently move further in hiring pipelines, particularly at companies evaluating OPT students for the first time.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly Oracle roles
Most general job boards do not filter by visa sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students, so you can browse Oracle Database Developer roles from employers already open to sponsoring international candidates without sifting through irrelevant listings.
Oracle Database Developer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Oracle Database Developer roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Oracle Database Developer positions typically fall under CIP codes related to computer science or information systems, both of which are STEM-designated fields. If your degree is in one of these areas, you're eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total work authorization after graduation.
How do I find Oracle Database Developer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters Oracle Database Developer listings from employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering work authorization issues late in the process.
Which Oracle skills make OPT candidates more competitive for sponsorship?
Employers sponsoring OPT students for Oracle roles want to see PL/SQL development, stored procedures, database performance tuning, schema design, and experience with Oracle tools like SQL Developer, RMAN, or Oracle Data Guard. Candidates who can also work with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure or Oracle EBS have a meaningful edge in enterprise hiring pipelines.
Can I work as an Oracle Database Developer on OPT before my employer files for H-1B?
Yes. You can work full-time as an Oracle Database Developer during your OPT period without an H-1B visa in place. If you're on STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. H-1B sponsorship, if offered, would typically be initiated during your second or third year of OPT to align with the April filing window.
What types of employers hire Oracle Database Developers on OPT?
The most active employers are in financial services, healthcare systems, government contracting, and large enterprise software companies running Oracle ERP or Oracle database infrastructure. These industries rely on Oracle at scale, have established immigration processes, and are more accustomed to sponsoring F-1 OPT candidates than smaller technology startups.