About the Role
OutSystems is seeking an experienced Oracle Application Database Administrator to join our R&D team. In this role, you’ll maintain and enhance database capabilities for our low-code platform, collaborating with development teams to optimize performance, enforce best practices, and ensure the reliability of mission-critical Oracle environments.
Position Summary
As an Oracle Application DBA, you will provide technical leadership and mentoring, troubleshoot complex database issues, and implement solutions that support the platform’s development and operational needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and enjoys working with large-scale, enterprise database systems.
Key Responsibilities
Database Management & Optimization
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Collaborate with development teams to design, implement, and improve database usage for the platform and applications.
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Analyze and optimize database performance, including query/index tuning, execution plan analysis, and resource utilization.
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Monitor database health, design maintenance plans, and implement disaster recovery procedures for critical databases.
Technical Leadership & Support
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Mentor and provide technical guidance to other team members.
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Troubleshoot calls from 2nd/3rd line support, infrastructure, and development teams, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
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Stay current with emerging database technologies and trends to drive continuous improvement.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
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Bring development best practices into database solutions and assist in implementing them across teams.
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Support integration and performance challenges with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
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Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desired Skills & Experience
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Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
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6+ years of database administration experience, primarily focused on Oracle; SQL Server knowledge is a plus.
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Experience with cloud-based database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, etc.).
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Expertise in database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
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Strong knowledge of disaster recovery solutions, database security, and compliance best practices.
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Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
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Strong communication skills and fluency in English.
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Leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.
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Coding experience in C#/.NET is a plus, particularly for database-related solutions.
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Familiarity with MySQL or PostgreSQL is welcomed but not required.
About OutSystems
OutSystems enables enterprise teams to build AI-powered applications and agents that reduce manual work, streamline operations, and accelerate business impact. With a global presence in 75+ countries, 1,700 employees, and a community of 850,000 developers, we help customers achieve faster, secure, and governed AI-powered application development. Our customers include top brands like Toyota, Heineken, Bosch, KeyBank, and UCLA.
Why Work at OutSystems
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Be part of a company constantly innovating in low-code and AI-powered platforms.
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Real career growth opportunities, including vertical progression, lateral moves, and skill specialization.
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Collaborate with highly skilled, driven, and motivated colleagues worldwide.
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Inclusive culture with diversity initiatives and equal opportunity employment.
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Freedom to innovate, challenge the status quo, and contribute meaningfully to enterprise-wide solutions.
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