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Oracle Database Administrator

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  GT Group Data Centres
Posting Country:  India
Date Posted:  20 Nov 2025
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

About this Role

We are seeking an Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Database team within VCI Operations. This role is based at our Pune office and is critical for managing and maintaining Oracle database environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. The position arises due to attrition and offers an opportunity to work on advanced Oracle technologies in a dynamic environment.

Who are you

  • An experienced Oracle DBA with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on expertise.
  • A collaborative individual with strong problem-solving skills and a positive attitude.
  • Excellent communicator with proficiency in both written and verbal English.
  • Adaptable and detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll do

  • Administer Oracle standalone and RAC clustered environments (versions 11g, 12c, and 19c).
  • Perform installation, upgrades, cloning, patching, backup, and restore activities.
  • Implement advanced configurations including RAC, ASM, RMAN, and Data Guard/Disaster Recovery.
  • Provide daily backup and recovery services and manage data pump for production databases.
  • Deliver on-call support for mission-critical production databases, including performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Execute Oracle partitioning and GoldenGate implementations.
  • Conduct hot/cold backups and database migrations between servers.
  • Support and document approved changes to system configurations and infrastructure.
  • Work with UNIX systems, shell scripting, and kernel parameter tuning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure database stability and security.

What skills you need

  • Minimum 4 years of experience as an Oracle DBA.
  • Strong knowledge of Oracle RAC, ASM, RMAN, and Data Guard.
  • Expertise in database patching, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with GoldenGate and UNIX shell scripting.
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.
  • Knowledge of Exadata is an added advantage.

What skills you will learn

  • Exposure to cutting-edge Oracle technologies and advanced clustering solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with high-availability architectures and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Enhanced skills in automation and scripting for database operations.
  • Broader understanding of enterprise-level database management and optimisation.

About VOIS

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value and enhancing quality and efficiency across 28 countries, and operating from 7 locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain and the UK.
Over 29,000 highly skilled individuals are dedicated to being Vodafone Group’s partner of choice for talent, technology, and transformation. We deliver the best services across IT, Business Intelligence Services, Customer Operations, Business Operations, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, HR Operations, and many more.
Established in 2006, VOIS has evolved into a global, multi-functional organisation, a Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Solutions focused on adding value and delivering business outcomes for Vodafone.
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About Vodafone

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.
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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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