A Fortune 100 financial services company in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join their enterprise data organization. This is an opportunity supporting large-scale, mission-critical Oracle database environments and next-generation data platform technologies.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-impact engineering environments and wants to shape the future of enterprise database strategy. You'll work with cutting?edge Oracle technologies, influence long?term architecture decisions, and contribute to modernization efforts across one of the most respected financial institutions in the country. If you're looking for a role that offers technical depth, strategic influence, and the chance to drive automation and performance at scale, this is the place to grow.

Contract Duration: 6-12+ months

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of Database Engineering experience (or equivalent through work, training, military, or education)
5+ years supporting Oracle databases in enterprise environments
5+ years of experience with Oracle GoldenGate replication
5+ years of expertise in Oracle performance tuning
5+ years working with Oracle Exadata platforms
5+ years managing Oracle RAC environments

Desired Skills & Experience

3+ years administering SQL Server databases
Strong background in database design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization
2+ years using Python for automation or operational tasks
Experience proactively monitoring databases for locks, failed updates, and performance bottlenecks
Experience leading automation initiatives to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

90% Oracle (Exadata, RAC, GoldenGate, Performance Tuning)
10% SQL Server

Daily Responsibilities

80% Hands?On Engineering (architecture, tuning, troubleshooting, automation)
10% Strategic Planning & Technology Direction
10% Cross?Team Collaboration & Consulting

Database Engineer - Oracle

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