System Manager (Cloud DBA)

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Role Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Own Oracle database environments across lifecycle (Dev/Test/Prod) with end-to-end accountability for availability and performance
• Lead database installation, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
• Drive proactive performance tuning and optimization strategies
• Define and implement robust backup and recovery strategies (RMAN)
• Design and manage high-availability architectures (RAC, Data Guard)
• Lead troubleshooting of complex incidents, perform root cause analysis (RCA) , and drive long-term fixes
• Drive automation-first approach using Shell, PL/SQL, Ansible, Terraform
• Collaborate with cloud, platform, and application teams for integrated delivery
• Ensure compliance with operational governance (patching, change, security standards)
• Mentor junior DBAs (G4) and uplift overall team capability

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Database (19c/21c)
• Advanced SQL and PL/SQL expertise
• Deep expertise in RMAN backup/recovery
• Strong experience with Oracle RAC and Data Guard
• Advanced performance tuning and query optimization
• Strong Linux/Unix system administration
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience in OCI / AWS cloud database environments
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Ansible, Terraform)
• Exposure to Avaloq platform and banking domain systems
• Familiarity with observability/monitoring solutions

Key Expectations

Education

Experience

Core Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Oracle Database (19c/21c)
• Advanced SQL and PL/SQL skills
• Deep experience with RMAN backup and recovery

Additional Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with OCI / AWS environments
• Experience with Ansible / Terraform or similar IaC tools
• Exposure to Avaloq platform or banking domain systems
• We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.
• In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.
• We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.
• Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.