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Organization: Stantec
Location: Canada
Position Summary We are seeking a Senior Oracle APEX and Database Administrator to support and enhance enterprise database platforms and Oracle APEX application environments. This role will be responsible for the design, administration, performance optimization, and lifecycle management of Oracle databases and APEX/ORDS platforms supporting critical business applications. The successful candidate will work closely with DBA, middleware, and application teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security of systems across development, QA, and production environments. Key Responsibilities Oracle Database Administration Manage and maintain Oracle databases (19c and newer) across multiple environments Perform database installations, upgrades, patching, and migrations Implement backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery solutions Monitor database performance and tune SQL, memory, and storage Manage database security, roles, and access controls Support PDB/CDB architecture, and database consolidation strategies Oracle APEX / ORDS Administration Install, configure, and upgrade Oracle APEX and ORDS environments Manage APEX schemas, users, and workspace configurations Support APEX application deployments and lifecycle management Troubleshoot APEX performance, session management, and runtime issues Configure ORDS connections, pools, and security integration Support integration between APEX and enterprise systems (e.g., APIs, EBS, middleware) Environment & Infrastructure Management Manage multi-environment setups (DEV, QA, PROD) Support WebLogic or application server configurations for APEX/ORDS Coordinate database and application upgrades with cross-functional teams Maintain environment consistency and deployment standards Support capacity planning and performance testing initiatives Operational Support & Troubleshooting Provide Tier 3 support for database and APEX incidents Troubleshoot complex issues including: Database performance degradation APEX application errors ORDS connectivity and configuration issues Monitor system health and proactively resolve issues Participate in on-call rotations and incident response Automation & Process Improvement Develop automation scripts for deployments, monitoring, and maintenance Improve DBA operational processes and documentation Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for database and APEX deployments Ensure compliance with security and audit requirements Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft SQL Server Experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL is nice to have Additional Responsibilities Develop automation scripts for deployments, monitoring, and maintenance Improve DBA operational processes and documentation Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for database and APEX deployments Ensure compliance with security and audit requirements Originally posted on Himalayas
Responsibilities also include:
• Participate in the development of database and APEX architecture standards and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement database and APEX solutions that meet business requirements
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base articles for database and APEX administration and troubleshooting
• Provide guidance and training to junior DBAs and APEX administrators on database and APEX administration, performance optimization, and troubleshooting
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Oracle database and APEX releases, patches, and features, and implement them in the organization’s environment
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to develop and implement automated testing and deployment scripts for database and APEX environments
• Participate in the development of the organization’s disaster recovery and business continuity plans and procedures
• Collaborate with the security team to implement and maintain database and APEX security policies and procedures
• Participate in the development of the organization’s compliance and audit procedures related to database and APEX administration
• Collaborate with the QA team to develop and implement automated testing scripts for database and APEX environments
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