✦ Luna Orbit — Database Administration

Lead Database Engineer - APEX development

at Northern Trust

📍 2 Locations Hybrid Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Database Administration

About this role

This role involves managing and optimizing Oracle database environments, including deployment, patching, backup, and disaster recovery, primarily within a financial services context.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage Oracle Databases
  • Lead Oracle 19c deployment and upgrades
  • Implement backup and recovery strategies
  • Optimize database performance
  • Collaborate on cloud and security strategies

Technical Overview

Technical scope includes Oracle 19c, RAC, Data Guard, APEX development, Exadata hardware, Linux OS, shell scripting, and enterprise backup solutions.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level database engineer with extensive experience managing Oracle databases, including Oracle 19c, RAC, and Data Guard, with strong Linux and scripting skills. They should have a solid understanding of enterprise hardware like Exadata and experience with database security and performance tuning.

Must-Have Skills

Management of Oracle DatabasesOracle 11g12c19cOracle RACOracle Data GuardOracle APEX developmentLinuxShell scriptingBackup/recoveryInstallation/Upgrade/Patching

Nice-to-Have Skills

Oracle MultitenantExadata hardwareOracle Enterprise ManagerHybrid Columnar CompressionSecurity measures (Encryption)

Tools & Platforms

Oracle Enterprise ManagerExadataOCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure)

Required Skills

Oracle DatabaseOracle RACOracle Data GuardOracle APEXLinuxShell scriptingBackup/recoveryExadataOracle Enterprise ManagerHybrid Columnar Compression

Hard Skills

Oracle DatabaseOracle 11gOracle 12cOracle 19cOracle RACOracle Data GuardOracle APEX developmentOracle Multitenant (Containers and Pluggable databases)Hybrid Columnar CompressionOracle engineered (Exadata) hardwareOracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)Installation/Upgrade/Patching of database softwareBackup/recovery designDisaster Recovery (DR)Linux operating systemShell scriptingTCP/IPHTTPFTPSMTPDNSLoad balancerNFS

Soft Skills

MethodicalAccurateProject managementProblem-solvingCollaborationCommunication

Industry & Role

Industry Financial Services
Job Function Database engineering and management for mission-critical Oracle platforms

Keywords for Your Resume

Oracle DatabaseOracle 11gOracle 12cOracle 19cOracle RACOracle Data GuardOracle APEX developmentOracle MultitenantExadataOracle Enterprise ManagerBackup/recoveryLinuxShell scriptingTCP/IPHTTPFTPSMTPDNSLoad balancerNFSOracle APEXHybrid Columnar Compression

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with Oracle RAC or Data Guard, No Linux or scripting experience, No experience with Exadata hardware, Unwillingness to work in hybrid environment

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