Senior Oracle GoldenGate Engineer (Specialist in Real-Time Data Replication & High Availability) Contract Length: 6-12 months Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
We are looking for a highly skilled Oracle GoldenGate Engineer to join a dynamic technology team. This role is focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining real-time data replication and synchronization solutions across complex Oracle environments. Unlike a traditional DBA, this position emphasizes data movement, replication performance, and cross-database consistency, while leveraging in-depth Oracle database knowledge.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical, high-volume real-time replication systems that drive business operations. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic, solution-focused team on challenging projects, taking ownership of complex replication challenges and delivering impactful solutions.
Required Skills & Experience:
8+ years of experience in Oracle database administration (18c/19c) with hands-on GoldenGate expertise
Strong experience with GoldenGate setup, tuning, conflict resolution, and microservices architecture
Proficiency with RAC, Data Guard, ASM, Exadata, and high-availability Oracle environments
Database performance tuning using AWR, ADDM, and OEM
Experience working in heterogeneous replication environments is a plus
Excellent communication skills and ability to operate in fast-paced, results-driven teams
Key Responsibilities:
Install, configure, and administer Oracle GoldenGate (Classic & Microservices) for real-time replication across on-premises and cloud databases
Design and maintain replication topologies, including homogeneous (Oracle-Oracle) and heterogeneous (Oracle-NonOracle) environments
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize GoldenGate processes to ensure data consistency and minimal replication lag
Collaborate with database teams to integrate replication solutions with RAC, ASM, Data Guard, Exadata, and other Oracle technologies
Implement performance tuning strategies, parallel replication, and automation for high-throughput replication environments
Develop scripts for monitoring, reporting, and operational efficiency
Participate in 24x7 support rotations for critical replication issues and escalations
Support database migrations, upgrades, and cross-system data synchronization initiatives
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