Data/ Oracle Engineer at Emirates Investment Authority

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oracle Database Engineering, Data Engineering, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, SQL, PL/SQL, Data Guard, RMAN, Autonomous Database, OCI, Oracle Fusion, ETL/ELT, Data Modeling, Shell Scripting, Python, Change Management

Industry

Investment Management

Description

Purpose The Data / Oracle Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise data platforms and Oracle-based systems that support business applications, reporting, analytics, and digital initiatives across the organization. An ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting databases, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise applications within an Oracle Cloud environment. The role provides hands-on technical expertise in Oracle databases, data engineering, integrations, and performance optimization, ensuring data availability, integrity, security, and scalability. Operating within a sovereign wealth fund environment, the role requires strong technical discipline, documentation rigor, and adherence to governance and change management standards. Core Responsibilities1. Oracle Database Engineering & Administration · Design, implement, and support Oracle database environments across development, test, and production. · Perform database administration tasks including installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, backup, and recovery. · Monitor database performance and availability, conduct tuning, and resolve complex performance issues. · Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Data Guard, RMAN, Autonomous Database, Exadata, OCI Load Balancer). 2. Data Engineering & Integration · Design and develop data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and integrations between Oracle databases and enterprise applications. · Design and implement Oracle Fusion use cases in response to evolving business requirements across HR, Finance, and other functional domains. · Support data ingestion from multiple sources including ERP, HR, finance, and business systems. · Develop and maintain data models, schemas, and transformations to support reporting and analytics needs. · Ensure data consistency, accuracy, and reconciliation across systems. 3. Analytics & Insights . Support enterprise analytics solutions across Oracle Cloud and Oracle Fusion environments (e.g., Oracle Analytics Cloud, Fusion Analytics Warehouse). . Design and maintain analytical data models, dashboards, and reports to support business decision-making across HR, Finance, and other domains. . Enable data integration and ingestion from Oracle Fusion and OCI sources into analytics platforms using standard Oracle tools and services. 4. Performance, Reliability & Optimization · Proactively identify and resolve data and database performance bottlenecks. · Optimize SQL queries, PL/SQL procedures, indexing strategies, and data structures. · Support capacity planning and growth forecasting for data platforms. · Ensure system stability and minimize downtime through proactive monitoring. 5. Security, Governance & Compliance · Implement database security controls including access management, encryption, auditing, and segregation of duties. · Ensure compliance with internal IT governance, data security standards, and audit requirements. · Maintain accurate technical documentation, configuration records, and change logs. · Support internal and external audits by providing technical evidence and documentation. 6. Cloud, Automation & Modernization · Support Oracle solutions in Oracle cloud environments. · Automate database and data operations using scripting and tooling where appropriate. · Support modernization initiatives such as data platform upgrades, system consolidation, and integration with analytics platforms. 7. Incident, Change & Support · Participate in incident resolution, root cause analysis, and problem management for data and database issues. · Execute approved changes in accordance with change management procedures. · Provide second- and third-level support for Oracle and data-related issues. Education & Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. · Oracle certifications such as OCI Foundations Associate, OCI Integration Cloud Professional, Autonomous Database Cloud Professional or data engineering certifications are an advantage. Experience Requirements · 7–10 years of experience in Oracle database administration and data engineering roles. · Strong experience working with enterprise Oracle environments in financial services, government, or high-availability organizations preferred. · Proven experience supporting mission-critical systems and data platforms. · Experience working in structured IT environments with strong governance and change control. Technical Expertise / Skills / Knowledge · Strong expertise in Oracle Fusion Environment, SQL, PL/SQL, performance tuning, and backup/recovery. · Experience with data integration tools, ETL frameworks, and data pipelines. · Knowledge of data modeling, reporting, and analytics enablement. · Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and scripting (Shell, Python, etc.). · Experience with cloud-based data platforms or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is an advantage. . Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

The Data/Oracle Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise data platforms and Oracle-based systems supporting business applications and digital initiatives. Core duties involve Oracle Database Engineering, Data Engineering/Integration, Analytics Support, Performance Optimization, and ensuring Security, Governance, and Compliance.