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Oracle Database Developer roles in finance, healthcare, and enterprise software qualify for the STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 24 additional months of work authorization beyond your initial OPT period. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree must align with an approved STEM CIP code to qualify.
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This is a fast-growth position in the Database Team for a mentee to work 1:1 with an experienced mentor to become a senior Oracle Database Administrator and senior Oracle EBS DBA. The successful database technology professional at Wabtec will enjoy using and expanding their database understanding, oracle ebs knowledge, analytical and research abilities, written and verbal communication excellence, and passion for implementing critical infrastructure to supplement an existing, experienced team. This role is visible to multiple levels of internal and customer organizations, allows creative decision making and problem solving, and is rewarding for the candidate that thrives on teamwork as well as growth in database administration and design experience. The person in this role will come in with an open mind and zest for learning. The goal is to learn from and grow into a leadership role on the database team who can guide Wabtec into the future.
LOCATION
Location: Erie, PA; Pittsburgh, PA, Fort Worth, TX; Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Melbourne, FL or other U.S. Wabtec locations may be considered.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Install, upgrade, configure, tune, debug, and patch all components of the Oracle 19c technology stack including Oracle GRID, ASM, Clusterware, and database instances
- Install, upgrade, configure, tune, and debug all aspects of Oracle DataGuard
- Monitor and tune Cloud databases and components
- Monitor, patch, tune and debug Oracle EBS
- Monitor database performance, space utilization, identify potential problems and ensure database availability
- Install, upgrade, configure, and patch Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c
- Install, upgrade, configure, and patch Oracle pluggable database configurations using 19c
- Designs, implements, and maintains database and database infrastructure security
- Provide evaluation, architecture, and integration skills to support COTS and/or developed products within the Oracle database framework
- Implement architected HA/DR solutions to ensure application availability
- Identify and develop automation of repetitive processes to minimize errors and maximize service delivery using Linux scripting, SQL, PL/SQL and cron jobs
- Interface and communicate effectively across various support teams and with senior management
- Support 24/7/365 applications based in local data centers, the cloud (AWS & OCI)
- Research technology, support business requirements, propose changes, and develop migration and implementation
- Manage the general contractor DBA team to ensure they follow standards and meet SLAs
- Manage ticketing and incidents in ServiceNow to ensure SLAs are met or exceeded
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)
- Associates Degree required or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 5 years hand-on experience using Enterprise Oracle environments (version 12c minimum)
- Minimum 5 years hand-on experience supporting Oracle EBS 12.2
- RedHat Linux experience
- Willingness, ability and capacity to learn rapidly
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions
- Ability to respond positively to feedback and implement change in process and procedures as needed
- Ability to learn Advanced DataGuard including switchover and debugging
- Capacity to learn scripting (shell, sql, pl/sql) for repetitive administrative tasks
- Ability to expand social network to improve database skills
- Ability to accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously
- Effective problem identification and solution skills
- Ability and willingness to learn cloud environment technologies
- Awareness of Oracle security best practices
- Demonstrated understanding of Oracle Patching methodologies
- Understanding of Oracle operational support best practices
- Understanding of Oracle database tuning practices
- Ability to work as part of a technical team in designing, deploying, and administering systems
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong sense of personal accountability
- Ability to develop and follow procedures
- Experience with ServiceNow ticketing system
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly in documenting installation and configuration processes
- Experience administering a production-state system, and interacting directly with customers
- Strong interpersonal skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
INTRODUCTION
This is a fast-growth position in the Database Team for a mentee to work 1:1 with an experienced mentor to become a senior Oracle Database Administrator and senior Oracle EBS DBA. The successful database technology professional at Wabtec will enjoy using and expanding their database understanding, oracle ebs knowledge, analytical and research abilities, written and verbal communication excellence, and passion for implementing critical infrastructure to supplement an existing, experienced team. This role is visible to multiple levels of internal and customer organizations, allows creative decision making and problem solving, and is rewarding for the candidate that thrives on teamwork as well as growth in database administration and design experience. The person in this role will come in with an open mind and zest for learning. The goal is to learn from and grow into a leadership role on the database team who can guide Wabtec into the future.
LOCATION
Location: Erie, PA; Pittsburgh, PA, Fort Worth, TX; Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Melbourne, FL or other U.S. Wabtec locations may be considered.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Install, upgrade, configure, tune, debug, and patch all components of the Oracle 19c technology stack including Oracle GRID, ASM, Clusterware, and database instances
- Install, upgrade, configure, tune, and debug all aspects of Oracle DataGuard
- Monitor and tune Cloud databases and components
- Monitor, patch, tune and debug Oracle EBS
- Monitor database performance, space utilization, identify potential problems and ensure database availability
- Install, upgrade, configure, and patch Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c
- Install, upgrade, configure, and patch Oracle pluggable database configurations using 19c
- Designs, implements, and maintains database and database infrastructure security
- Provide evaluation, architecture, and integration skills to support COTS and/or developed products within the Oracle database framework
- Implement architected HA/DR solutions to ensure application availability
- Identify and develop automation of repetitive processes to minimize errors and maximize service delivery using Linux scripting, SQL, PL/SQL and cron jobs
- Interface and communicate effectively across various support teams and with senior management
- Support 24/7/365 applications based in local data centers, the cloud (AWS & OCI)
- Research technology, support business requirements, propose changes, and develop migration and implementation
- Manage the general contractor DBA team to ensure they follow standards and meet SLAs
- Manage ticketing and incidents in ServiceNow to ensure SLAs are met or exceeded
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)
- Associates Degree required or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 5 years hand-on experience using Enterprise Oracle environments (version 12c minimum)
- Minimum 5 years hand-on experience supporting Oracle EBS 12.2
- RedHat Linux experience
- Willingness, ability and capacity to learn rapidly
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions
- Ability to respond positively to feedback and implement change in process and procedures as needed
- Ability to learn Advanced DataGuard including switchover and debugging
- Capacity to learn scripting (shell, sql, pl/sql) for repetitive administrative tasks
- Ability to expand social network to improve database skills
- Ability to accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously
- Effective problem identification and solution skills
- Ability and willingness to learn cloud environment technologies
- Awareness of Oracle security best practices
- Demonstrated understanding of Oracle Patching methodologies
- Understanding of Oracle operational support best practices
- Understanding of Oracle database tuning practices
- Ability to work as part of a technical team in designing, deploying, and administering systems
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong sense of personal accountability
- Ability to develop and follow procedures
- Experience with ServiceNow ticketing system
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly in documenting installation and configuration processes
- Experience administering a production-state system, and interacting directly with customers
- Strong interpersonal skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Oracle Database Developer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree program's CIP code appears on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, information systems, and mathematics codes are the most common fits for Oracle Database Developer roles, but data science and applied statistics codes also qualify.
Search E-Verify status before submitting applications
Only employers enrolled in E-Verify can hire STEM OPT students. Look up employer E-Verify participation through the E-Verify employer search tool before you apply, so you don't waste interviews on companies that can't legally onboard you.
Match your I-983 training plan to Oracle-specific skills
Your I-983 must list concrete learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not generic job duties. For Oracle Database Developer roles, list goals like performance tuning, PL/SQL development, and schema design, so the plan clearly connects database work to your academic background.
Target employers with enterprise database infrastructure
Large financial institutions, insurance companies, and healthcare networks run Oracle environments at scale and file LCAs regularly for database roles. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies actively certifying Oracle-related job titles in your target metro area.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for E-Verify employers
Filter your Oracle Database Developer job search on Migrate Mate to surface only employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history, cutting out roles that look promising but can't meet the legal requirements for your extension.
Start your extension filing 90 days before OPT expires
Your DSO must recommend the STEM OPT extension in SEVIS before your current OPT EAD expires. USCIS allows you to file up to 90 days before your end date, so coordinate with your DSO well in advance to avoid a gap in work authorization.
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Find Oracle Database Developer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does an Oracle Database Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, Oracle Database Developer positions typically qualify because the work requires applying knowledge from a STEM degree in a directly related field. Your specific degree's CIP code must appear on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in computer science, information systems, and related fields are the most common matches. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Every employer who hires you on a STEM OPT extension must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. This applies to the specific worksite location where you'll work, including third-party sites if you're placed through a staffing arrangement. Verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before accepting an offer, since working for a non-enrolled employer violates your status.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a database developer role?
Your I-983 training plan must identify specific learning objectives that connect your Oracle Database Developer responsibilities to your STEM degree. For this role, that means listing technical goals like optimizing query performance, designing normalized schemas, or building PL/SQL procedures, along with how each objective builds on your academic foundation. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy the requirement. Your DSO and employer must both sign the plan before your extension is approved.
How does cap-gap protection work if my employer files an H-1B for me?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf during the annual lottery and it's selected, cap-gap protection automatically extends your OPT EAD and STEM OPT authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year, even if your current authorization expires first. You don't need to file anything separately. USCIS automatically records the cap-gap extension, but your DSO should annotate your I-20 to reflect it.
Where can I find Oracle Database Developer jobs where employers are ready to support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Oracle Database Developer roles by employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history, so you can focus on opportunities where the authorization requirements are already met. This saves significant time compared to screening employer eligibility individually after finding a role elsewhere.
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