Job#: 3013602

Job Description:

Database Administrator (DBA) – Specialist (Oracle GoldenGate / SQL Azure)

Duration: 6-month contract (possibility of extension or conversion to FTE based on performance and budget)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

• We are looking for a Database Administrator Specialist with expertise in Oracle GoldenGate and SQL Azure, and experience supporting enterprise-level databases. This role involves working on critical projects for Capital Markets, PBBT, and Retail Banking, including Oracle builds, migrations, performance tuning, and incident resolution. You will join a close-knit team of 20 DBAs, divided into specialized groups, supporting complex troubleshooting and BAU activities across multiple lines of business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical resolutions for production incidents and communicate complex issues to stakeholders.
• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databases.
• Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and resource management.
• Implement and maintain database security policies, including Oracle features (TDE, Data Redaction, Database Vault) and SQL Server features (TDE, Always Encrypted).
• Support RAC, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.
• Automate database monitoring and maintenance tasks.
• Participate in incident management, change control, disaster recovery exercises, and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards for change control and security.
• Provide on-call rotational support and collaborate with Solution Design, DB Engineering, Information Security, and external vendors.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Oracle GoldenGate or Azure Cloud database administration.
• 2+ years of experience with PostgreSQL.
• Strong skills in database setup, installation, and configuration.
• Expertise in tuning, query optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with cloud migration projects.
• Knowledge of backup, restore, and recovery strategies.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow ticketing system and SolarWinds performance tools.
• Azure certification.
• Financial industry experience.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.