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Senior Oracle APEX & Database Administrator
London (Edmonton)Source: WhatJobs
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Overview
In this role you will design, administer, and optimize Oracle databases and Oracle APEX/ORDS environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security across development, QA, and production. You will collaborate with DBA, middleware, and application teams to support critical business applications and lifecycle management. You will drive automation, incident resolution, and continuous improvement within multi-environment setups. This position offers the opportunity to shape enterprise data platforms and contribute to resilient, scalable technology services.
Pay / Benefits
health, dental, and vision plans
wellness program
healthcare spending account
retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase program
paid time off
Responsibilities
Manage Oracle databases (19c+) across multiple environments and perform installations, upgrades, patching, and migrations
Implement backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery solutions
Monitor performance, tune SQL/memory/storage, and manage security/roles/access
Support PDB/CDB architecture and database consolidation strategies
Install, configure, and upgrade Oracle APEX and ORDS; manage schemas, users, and workspace configurations
Support APEX deployments and lifecycle management; troubleshoot performance and runtime issues
Configure ORDS connections, pools, and security integration; support integration with enterprise systems
Manage multi-environment setups (DEV/QA/PROD) and coordinate upgrades with cross-functional teams
Provide Tier 3 operational support for database and APEX incidents; participate in on-call rotations
Develop automation scripts for deployments, monitoring, and maintenance; contribute to CI/CD pipelines
Ensure compliance with security and audit requirements
Key requirements
5–10+ years of Oracle Database Administration experience
Strong experience with Oracle APEX and ORDS administration
Deep knowledge of Oracle 19c+ architecture; PL/SQL, performance tuning, troubleshooting
Linux/Unix environment experience
RMAN backups and recovery strategies; database upgrades and migrations
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving in complex environments
Strong communication
Cross-team collaboration
Ability to lead initiatives and mentor junior DBAs
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