TL;DR

Senior Oracle Database Specialist (System Engineering): Lead design, architecture, and performance optimization of enterprise-scale Oracle database environments supporting high-volume OLTP systems with an accent on database modernization, migration, and ensuring high availability and scalability. Focus on designing scalable database solutions, performance tuning, and leading distributed teams.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX, USA

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 per year

Company

Synechron is a global consulting firm delivering digital solutions in AI, cloud, data, and software engineering, serving financial services and technology sectors with 16,400+ employees and 60 offices worldwide.

What you will do

  • Design and define Oracle database architecture and schema for high-volume OLTP environments.
  • Establish and maintain database scalability, reliability, and performance standards.
  • Lead database modernization, migration, and upgrade initiatives including cloud transitions.
  • Optimize database performance through tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable database solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to offshore and distributed teams.

Requirements

  • Location: Must be based in or able to work from Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX, USA
  • Experience with Oracle Database technologies, architecture, schema design, and performance tuning.
  • Hands-on experience with high-volume OLTP systems and database migration projects.
  • Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and performance diagnostics tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and experience collaborating with offshore teams.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and high availability architectures.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or OCI for database deployments.
  • Experience with automation, monitoring tools, and DevOps practices.
  • Oracle certifications.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.

Culture & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Multinational organization with opportunities to work abroad.
  • Paid annual leave, sick leave, and national holidays.
  • Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and disability.
  • Retirement savings plans and commuter benefits.
  • Extensive training and development opportunities including Udemy access and coaching.
  • Diverse, inclusive, and global work culture with flat organizational structure.