Our client is seeking a Junior Database Engineer to join their Infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1-3 years of Oracle database experience who is looking to develop their skills working with Oracle, Exadata, RAC and Grid Infrastructure.
This is a full-time hybrid position with 40-60% office attendance and the remainder working from home, offering flexibility while working alongside an experienced database team.
About the Role
As a Junior Database Engineer, you will support the administration, monitoring and maintenance of Oracle database environments and Exadata platforms. Working closely with senior Database Administrators, you will gain hands-on experience across database operations, patching, backup and recovery, performance monitoring and infrastructure support.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine Oracle database administration, monitoring and health checks.
- Support database backups, recovery and RMAN activities.
- Assist with Oracle and Exadata patching, including quarterly Critical Patch Updates (CPUs).
- Support Oracle Grid Infrastructure and RAC environments.
- Monitor database performance and assist with troubleshooting.
- Participate in disaster recovery testing and backup validation.
- Document operational procedures and technical runbooks.
- Manage incidents and service requests within agreed service levels.
- Assist with database upgrades, migrations and ongoing maintenance.
- Follow security, change management and compliance requirements.
- Participate in an on-call roster when required.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 1-3 years' experience supporting Oracle database environments.
- Good understanding of Oracle Database architecture.
- Knowledge of RMAN backup and recovery.
- Basic Linux/Unix administration skills.
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop within a collaborative team.
Desirable Skills
- Exposure to Oracle Exadata.
- Oracle Grid Infrastructure or RAC experience.
- Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM Cloud Control).
- Data Guard, ASM and Oracle Multitenant (CDB/PDB).
- Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) or working towards Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
What's on Offer
- Full-time permanent opportunity.
- Hybrid working arrangement (40-60% office / remainder work from home).
- Sydney-based role.
- Exposure to enterprise Oracle and Exadata environments.
- Ongoing learning and career development with experienced Database Engineers.
- Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure supporting a large enterprise environment.
Essential Eligibility
Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents with full, unrestricted Australian working rights. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Junior Database Engineer (Oracle / Exadata) in Sydney employer: Talent International
At Talent International, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer within the higher education sector, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters critical thinking and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our supportive culture, where you will have the opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders and tackle complex business challenges. With a focus on collaboration and professional development, we ensure that our team members are equipped to thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact in the education landscape.
