Database Administrator – Oracle / NoSQL

Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Database Administration · Data Engineering

In short

We are looking for a Senior Database Administrator to join our global team. You will be responsible for the design, performance, availability, and security of various database technologies. This role involves operating, maintaining, and managing database platforms, implementing HA/DR solutions, and managing backup/patching lifecycles.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and manage Oracle databases and other platforms including Elasticsearch, Vertica, Cassandra, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, on-prem and in AWS.
Design and implement HA/DR solutions like Data Guard, RAC, and replication.
Own backup, patching, and upgrade lifecycles; build automation to replace manual activities.
Monitor health and performance with Oracle Enterprise Manager, Datadog, and Prometheus.
Enforce database security, access controls, and automated compliance reporting.
Plan capacity and lead database migrations between versions, platforms, and clouds.
Manage incidents, changes, and problems in ServiceNow; resolve tickets within SLA and document resolutions.
Periodically participate in weekend on-call rotation and planned patching and maintenance activities.

Requirements

3+ years of database administration work experience with a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of database administration work experience without a bachelor's degree.
Production Oracle DBA experience on Linux/UNIX: installation, patching, RMAN backup/recovery, and performance tuning.
Expertise in at least one additional NoSQL or relational platform (Elasticsearch, Vertica, Cassandra, Snowflake, Postgres).
Oracle HA and replication experience (Data Guard & RAC).
Strong fundamentals in database architecture, replication, clustering, and backup/recovery.
Experience implementing high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions.
Scripting for automation (Python, Bash).
Strong communication and documentation skills; able to explain complex issues to non-DBA audiences.
Experience working with globally distributed teams and supporting workloads across multiple time zones.

Desired Qualifications

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or equivalent certification.
Hands-on experience operating databases in the cloud, including managed database services.
ITSM experience using ServiceNow (or equivalent) for incident, change, and problem management; familiarity with ITIL service-operations workflows.
Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipeline experience for database delivery.
Familiarity with observability stacks; Datadog, Prometheus.
Experience mentoring or leading a small technical team.

Benefits

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities.
Qualcomm is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.