Oracle EBS Database Administrator (DBA)

Overview

Oracle EBS Database Administrator (DBA) role supporting the Oracle E-Business Suite financial modules (AP, AR, GL), responsible for installing, configuring, tuning, securing and maintaining Oracle databases and EBS application environments with high availability, performance and reliability.

What you'll do

• Lead administration, monitoring and architecture of EBS application tier components including Oracle WebLogic Server, application services and AutoConfig management, setting standards and best practices for the team.
• Administer and optimize the Oracle Database tier, including backup and recovery (RMAN), space and performance management, parameter tuning, and high-availability configurations (RAC/Data Guard).
• Own the end-to-end online patching lifecycle using ADOP (prepare, apply, finalize, cutover, cleanup), define the patching strategy, and oversee post-patch validations.
• Plan and lead CPU/RU/PSU patching and version upgrades, including impact assessment, scheduling and rollback planning.
• Drive application performance optimization including concurrent manager tuning, JVM monitoring and advanced troubleshooting using AWR, ASH and ADDM reports.
• Architect and support application integrations, workflow mailer and interface configurations (bank connectivity), and SFTP for inbound and outbound processes.
• Lead application security configurations such as SSL certificates, profile options and compliance activities, and partner with security/audit teams on remediation.
• Define and oversee housekeeping and environment health standards including log/output purging, workflow data cleanup, disk space monitoring and proactive health checks.
• Own environment cloning (APPS), including automation and standardization of the cloning process.
• Lead release and change management including migration of custom objects, SIT/UAT support and post-deployment validation, acting as key approver and technical reviewer.
• Mentor and upskill junior DBAs, embedding DB best practices and standards across the team.
• Partner with Product, Development and Infrastructure teams to plan and implement DB initiatives.
• Contribute to long-term EBS platform strategy, including cloud migration readiness (e.g., OCI, Database@Cloud) and modernization initiatives.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related industry experience or equivalent training and experience.
• 6+ years of validated work experience as an Oracle EBS Apps DBA, with a proven track record owning production environments.
• Deep expertise in EBS Concurrent Processing, including advanced troubleshooting and tuning.
• Strong command of cloning and patching concepts, strategy and execution across multiple environments.
• Expert in Linux environments and shell scripting, with the ability to automate routine and complex DBA tasks.
• Able to independently troubleshoot failed concurrent requests, interpret error messages and resolve root causes.
• Proficient in reading and acting on AWR, ASH and ADDM reports to drive performance improvements.
• Able to work autonomously, lead by example, and empower the team with best methods and standards.
• A proactive collaborator and mentor who helps others learn, grow and handle critical DB tasks independently.
• Comfortable providing 24x7 support on P1 issues as part of an On-Call Rotation, and able to lead incident response and root-cause analysis.
• Demonstrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust.
• Unquestionable integrity and ethics.

Nice to have

• DB and related certifications (e.g., OCP, EBS R12 certifications).

Details

• Location: Mumbai.
• Hybrid work model: two days onsite per week, as determined by you and your manager (ideally Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday); remaining days remote or in office.
• On-call rotation for 24x7 P1 support.