Senior Technical Specialist in the Netherlands

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) with deep, hands‑on expertise in Oracle Exadata. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the full Exadata stack-compute, storage, networking, and database layers-and is skilled in diagnosing, tuning, and optimizing performance across the platform. This role requires a proactive engineer who can own operational stability, drive performance improvements, and support mission‑critical workloads running on Exadata.

• Administration & Operations
  • Manage and maintain Oracle 19c/21c databases running on Exadata platforms.
  • Perform routine Exadata compute and storage cell administration (CELLCLI, DCLI, cell configuration, patching, etc.).
  • Oversee backup, recovery, and high‑availability configurations (RMAN, Data Guard, RAC).
  • Ensure platform stability, reliability, and adherence to best practices.
• Performance Tuning & Optimization
  • Conduct deep performance analysis across SQL, database parameters, storage cells, and Exadata Smart features.
  • Utilize and tune Smart Scan, Smart Flash Cache, Storage Indexes, and Hybrid Columnar Compression.
  • Identify and resolve system bottlenecks across compute, network, and storage layers.
• Troubleshooting & Incident Response
  • Diagnose complex issues spanning ASM, RAC, IORM, InfiniBand/RoCE networking, and storage cells.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and implement long-term remediation solutions.
  • Work closely with engineering and application teams to resolve performance and availability incidents.
• Upgrades, Patching & Lifecycle Management
  • Plan and execute patching of Exadata components (GI/DB homes, storage cells, IB switches).
  • Manage upgrades of database versions, cluster components, and firmware.
  • Maintain security compliance and configuration baselines.
• Automation & Continuous Improvement
  • Develop scripts and tooling (Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar) to automate operations.
  • Contribute to standard operating procedures, architecture documentation, and knowledge sharing.
• 5+ years of Oracle DBA experience, including RAC, ASM, and Data Guard.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata in production environments.
• Strong command of:
  • SQL tuning and execution plan analysis.
  • AWR/ASH/ADDM diagnostics.
  • Exadata storage management (CELLCLI, cell monitoring, flash cache tuning).
  • Resource management using IORM.
• Solid understanding of:
  • Exadata networking (InfiniBand/RoCE).
  • Exadata patching methodologies (OPatch, dbaascli, onecommand).
  • Linux administration relevant to Exadata compute nodes.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Exadata (ExaCS or ExaC@C).
• Background in automation, CI/CD, or Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Knowledge of performance tuning for high‑throughput or low‑latency systems.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as OEM, Prometheus/Grafana, or similar.
• Strong analytical mindset and systematic troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication skills-able to explain technical issues clearly.
• Proactive, ownership-driven, and comfortable working in high‑criticality environments.
• Collaborative and able to work across multiple engineering and business teams.