Database Administrator (Oracle)

Job description

Overview

Database Administrator (Oracle) role at Equisoft.

We are seeking a team-focused Oracle database expert to join our LATAM team.

This position is full-time and located in Bogot e1, Colombia.

Remote work options and full benefits available from day 1.

Role

Reporting to the Director, LATAM Architecture and Systems Integration, and working closely with various project teams and a Senior DBA mentor.

The ideal candidate is a team player with strong Oracle Database expertise, experience in complex data environments, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in multi-platform enterprise implementations while demonstrating growth potential and technical leadership capabilities.

Your Day with Equisoft

• Guarantee availability and performance of Oracle databases in production environments.
  
  
• Support legacy data migrations to OIPA systems for life insurance implementations.
  
  
• Perform troubleshooting and resolution of database incidents with root cause analysis.
  
  
• Assist development teams in the construction of efficient queries and database optimization.
  
  
• Identify inefficient queries and provide optimization recommendations.
  
  
• Participate in technical meetings with English-speaking teams to provide complex technical explanations.
  
  
• Learn advanced database administration techniques from a Senior DBA mentor.
  
  
• Support backup and recovery operations for mission-critical systems.
  
  
• Collaborate in infrastructure projects and best practice implementation.
  
  
• Create automation scripts for repetitive database tasks.
  
  
• Maintain systems documentation and inventory.
  
  

Requirements

Technical

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  
  
• 5+ years of experience in Oracle Database administration (19c/21c preferred).
  
  
• 3+ years of additional experience in IT or other database technologies.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of Entity-Attribute-Value (EAV) models and large volume data management.
  
  
• Expertise in advanced Oracle partitioning techniques and data organization strategies.
  
  
• Solid experience with performance tuning and optimization, including AWR analysis, execution plans, and indexing strategies.
  
  
• Advanced PL/SQL development and Shell/Linux scripting capabilities.
  
  
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) and AWR tools or similar monitoring solutions.
  
  
• Basic knowledge or exposure to Oracle GoldenGate for data replication and migration.
  
  
• Familiarity with Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) or similar ETL tools.
  
  
• Basic understanding of Oracle APEX or willingness to learn data manipulation tools.
  
  
• Experience with Linux and Windows Server environments.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in Spanish and English (B2 or higher).
  
  
• High level of autonomy (8/10) and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
  
• Proactivity and strong problem-solving initiative.
  
  
• Emotional intelligence and empathy for effective team collaboration.
  
  
• Rapid learning capability and ability to quickly understand complex technical and business challenges.
  
  
• Knowledge sharing ability and excellent capacity to explain complex concepts clearly.
  
  
• Understanding of financial services industry complexities (valued but not mandatory).
  
  

Nice to Have

• Oracle Exadata knowledge and experience (moderate importance).
  
  
• Oracle certifications (OCA/OCP).
  
  
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
  
  
• AI tools proficiency (Claude, ChatGPT) for task optimization and productivity.
  
  
• Background in financial services or insurance industry.
  
  
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure SQL databases).
  
  

About Equisoft

Equisoft is a global provider of digital solutions for insurance and investment, recognized by over 250 of the world's leading financial institutions.

We offer a comprehensive ecosystem of scalable solutions that help our customers meet the challenges of digital transformation through a business needs-driven approach, industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and a multicultural team of experts.

Equisoft operates globally with teams in North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Why Choose Equisoft?

With 950+ employees, we are a stable organization offering career advancement and a stimulant environment.

EEO statement

Equisoft is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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Required Skill Profession

Bases De Datos, Analítica Y Bi, Soporte Técnico Y Administración