Technical Leadership Advisor - Oracle Database
Oracle
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Overview of the Technical Leadership Advisor - Oracle Database Role
This role at Oracle requires a unique blend of technical prowess and business acumen. As a Technical Leadership Advisor, you will be instrumental in guiding Oracle's database offerings into future technological states, particularly in the emerging age of Agentic AI. This involves demonstrating strong technical and business input to prioritize crucial work and ensure Oracle remains at the forefront of database innovation.
Ideal Background
- 10–20+ years of experience in software engineering, database administration, or data architecture roles.
- Previous experience as a Principal Engineer, Database Architect, Data Platform Lead, or Engineering Manager for systems handling substantial data.
- Proficiency in cloud-native architectures across major platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), particularly with managed RDBMS services.
- Ability to read and understand various coding languages such as C or C++.
- Bonus: Experience in a Chief Architect or Technical Advisor capacity within fast-paced, matrixed organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Expertise (Especially in RDBMS)
- Deep, hands-on experience with leading RDBMS platforms, including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, DB2, or modern cloud-native RDBMS like Amazon Aurora, Google Cloud Spanner, or Azure SQL.
- Extensive background in database architecture and performance tuning.
- Expertise in data modeling (OLTP and OLAP) and robust SQL/query optimization.
- Practical experience with high availability, replication, disaster recovery, and comprehensive backup strategies.
- A nuanced understanding of NoSQL versus RDBMS trade-offs for broader architectural context.
- Proven experience with database migration strategies, such as Oracle to PostgreSQL, or on-premise to cloud transitions.
Strategic & Architectural Thinking
- Experience in designing sophisticated data architectures for enterprise-scale applications.
- Familiarity with data governance, data lineage, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Demonstrated ability to assess technology decisions and align them with overarching business objectives.
- Comfort in evaluating build-versus-buy scenarios and vendor solutions.
Chief of Staff Skills
- Acts as a force multiplier for the CTO or Chief Architect, amplifying their strategic impact.
- Capable of leading complex initiatives and coordinating effectively across multiple technical teams.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, producing both executive-level summaries and detailed technical documentation.
- Strong cross-functional influence, collaborating effectively with engineering, operations, product, and customer-facing teams.
- Exemplary skills in prioritization, project planning, and thorough follow-through.
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Serves as a trusted advisor to senior technology leaders.
- Adept at mentoring engineers and driving organizational alignment without direct authority.
- Strong capabilities in meeting facilitation and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrates diplomacy and discretion in handling sensitive conversations and critical decisions.
Qualifications and Benefits
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on these factors, as well as internal peer equity.
US Hiring Range in USD: $136,600 - $338,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (flexible vacation for salaried employees, accrued for others), 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave (72 hours annually, with carryover), paid parental leave, adoption assistance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial planning, group legal, and various voluntary benefits.
Key skills/competency
- Oracle Database
- RDBMS
- Data Architecture
- Cloud-Native Architectures
- Performance Tuning
- SQL Optimization
- Data Governance
- Technical Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-functional Influence
How to Get Hired at Oracle
- Research Oracle's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their innovation-driven environment.
- Tailor your resume for database leadership: Highlight extensive experience with RDBMS platforms, cloud-native architectures, and strategic data initiatives. Emphasize impact and leadership in your career narrative.
- Showcase technical depth: Prepare to discuss complex database architecture, performance tuning, and migration strategies using specific examples from your 10-20+ years of experience.
- Demonstrate strategic and soft skills: Articulate how you've acted as a trusted advisor, facilitated cross-functional alignment, and translated technical vision into business outcomes.
- Prepare for a multi-faceted interview: Expect technical deep dives, architectural discussions, and behavioral questions assessing leadership, influence, and prioritization skills at Oracle.
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