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Oracle DBA

Job in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27703, USA
Listing for: Kforce Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Data Engineer, Systems Engineer
  • IT/Tech
    Data Engineer, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Responsibilities

  • Oracle DBA will perform applications database administration (Oracle/Postgres) services including SQL code review, performance analysis, query tuning, database application design, physical data modeling, development support & Engineering.
  • Proactively supervise database servers and respond to any alerts.
  • Provide database support in all phases of SDLC;
    Agile experience is helpful.
  • Participate in a 24×7 on‑call rotation schedule for production support, database maintenance, housekeeping, and installs.
  • Work with enterprise teams for Systems Administration, Cyber Security, and Capacity Planning as and when situations demand.
  • Demonstrate strong time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Establish database standards for operations, upgrades, migrations, and onboarding new applications or clients.
  • Write clear, concise, well‑organized documentation to maintain standards and procedures.
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in Oracle Database Administration/Performance Engineering/Replication Engineering across multiple platforms (Linux and engineered systems).
  • 1+ years of experience in database performance for other platforms (Postgres, Snowflake, Cassandra, MS SQL Server, Netezza, etc.).
  • Experience with distributed replication technologies (Oracle Golden Gate, EDB Replication, etc.) preferred.
  • Experience with cloud database platforms (AWS, Azure, Oracle OCI) on both Linux and Windows environments.
  • Domain specialist in Oracle internals, optimizer, statistics management, partition management, physical implementation, and workload management for highly scalable and resilient database platforms.
  • Sophisticated skills in query performance tuning and optimization (PTO), Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control (OEM 12c), Linux shell scripting, and writing database supervising jobs in PL/SQL.
  • Strong Linux shell scripting experience and a good understanding of Linux performance.
  • Good understanding of Oracle RAC‑related performance challenges.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and maintain a positive demeanor.
  • Ability to develop and drive database performance standards, standard methodologies, and initiatives; AWS cloud experience desired.
Compensation & Benefits

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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