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Oracle Database Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Senior Database Engineer

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$140K - $190K/yr

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Database Engineer to support the design ... Hands-on experience with database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL * Experience ...

Senior Database Engineer

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Database Engineer to support the design ... Hands-on experience with database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL * Experience ...

Sr. Database Engineer

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$112K - $152K/yr

Experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL Internals. * Hands on experience in relational database programming in relational database management systems including the development of functions / stored ...

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Experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL Internals. * Hands on experience in relational database programming in relational database management systems including the development of functions / stored ...

Sr. Database Engineer

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

Experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL Internals. * Hands on experience in relational database programming in relational database management systems including the development of functions / stored ...

Develop and maintain Oracle database objects, including tables, indexes, constraints, views ... Collaborate with developers, technical teams, stakeholders, and end users to understand application ...

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How much do oracle database engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for oracle database engineer in California is $120,513.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,200.00 and $138,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Oracle Database Engineer?

An Oracle Database Engineer is a specialized IT professional responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing Oracle database systems. They ensure data integrity, security, and availability for organizations using Oracle's database technologies. Their duties often include installing database software, configuring systems, performing backups, troubleshooting issues, and tuning performance. Oracle Database Engineers also collaborate with developers and other IT staff to support applications and resolve database-related problems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Oracle Database Engineer?

To thrive as an Oracle Database Engineer, you need expertise in database design, SQL and PL/SQL programming, performance tuning, and a strong understanding of Oracle architecture, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with Oracle Database tools (such as Oracle Enterprise Manager), backup and recovery solutions like RMAN, and certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) are highly valued. Analytical thinking, strong problem-solving, and effective communication enable you to address complex technical issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial for ensuring data integrity, optimal performance, and reliability of critical business systems.

What are some typical challenges Oracle Database Engineers face when managing large-scale enterprise databases?

Oracle Database Engineers commonly encounter challenges such as ensuring database performance optimization, managing data security and compliance, and executing seamless upgrades or migrations without downtime. They are often responsible for troubleshooting complex issues that arise from high transaction volumes or integration with legacy systems. Collaboration with application developers, system administrators, and business analysts is essential to anticipate and resolve these issues while maintaining data integrity and availability.

What is the difference between Oracle Database Engineer vs Database Administrator?

AspectOracle Database EngineerDatabase Administrator
CertificationsOracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Certified Expert (OCE)Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), vendor-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigns, develops, and optimizes Oracle database systemsMaintains, monitors, and manages database performance and security
ResponsibilitiesDatabase architecture, scripting, performance tuningBackup, recovery, user management, security
Industry UsageTech, finance, healthcare with Oracle DBsVarious industries managing enterprise databases

While both roles work with Oracle databases, the Oracle Database Engineer focuses on designing and developing database solutions, whereas the Database Administrator manages daily operations, security, and performance. Understanding these differences helps employers and professionals align skills with job requirements.

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Infographic showing various Oracle Database Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,513 per year, or $57.9 per hour.

Oracle Fusion Consultant

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข On-site

West Advanced Technologies (WATI)
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturingย โ€ขย 1 - 10 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

Position: Oracle Fusion Consultant
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Duration: 12+ months
Skills Required:
1. Three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years designing, developing, testing and deploying software applications utilizing two or more of the Oracle Fusion Middleware (FWM) 12c / 11g products in the area of database access, objects, and data integration (ETL/ET-T): 1.a Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) 1.b Oracle Golden Gate (OGG, Veridata) 1.c Materialized view (MV), Procedural language / structured query language (PL / SQL) 1.d Oracle B2B for Electronic Data Interchange (B2B-EDI) 2. Three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years designing, developing, testing, and deploying software applications utilizing two or more of the following Oracle Database products in the areas of database processing (OLTP, OLAP), data modeling, database options, architecture and operations: 2.a Oracle Database (e.g. DB 12c/11g or greater, ExaData Cloud Service) 2.b Oracle Database options (e.g. ASO, ACO, SGO, DMS, partitioning, DB In-Memory, Multi-tenant) 2.c Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) 2.d Oracle Active Data Guard (ADG/DG), Recovery Manager (RMAN), Data Pump 3.Three (3) years of experience withing the last five (5) years troubleshooting software application deployment and configuration issues, utilizing the Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM Cloud Control) with database management packs. Familiar with Oracle WebLogic Server (WLS), Oracle Database High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) concept. 4. Three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years utilizing three (3) or more of the development, testing, and product backlog/defect management tools: 4.a Oracle SQL Developer (with Data Modeler) 4.b Oracle GoldenGate Studio 4.c Oracle Data Integration Studio 4.d Oracle Application Testing Suite (OATS) 4. f Oracle Database Performance Testing and Tuning (e.g. AWR, ADDM) 4. g Soap.UI 4. h JIRA 5 Three (3) years of experience working with two (2) or more of the Release Management, Continuous Integration (CI), build, and source controls tools: 5.a Jenkins 5.b Apache Maven, Ant 5.c Apache Archiva 5.d GIT 5.e SonarQube 6.Three (3) years of experience acting as a technical lead of a software development team, working in an Agile SDLC collaborative environment. Familiar with Test Driven Development (TDD) & Dev Ops Principals. 7. Three (3) years of experience designing, developing, testing and deploying software applications utilizing one or more of the Oracle Fusion Middleware (FMW) 12c / 11g products in the areas of application integration: 7.a Oracle Service-Oriented Architecture Suite (SOA, EDA / END) 7.b Oracle Service Bus (OSB) 8.Three (3) years experience with installing and configuring Oracle products on Oracle Linux (OL) platform and/or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) platforms, 9. Three (3) years experience familiar with Oracle cloud infrastructure and technology concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
1. Three (3) years of working experience within the last five (5) years designing, developing, testing, and administrating software applications utilizing three or more of the Oracle Database products in the areas of database processing, data modeling, architecture and operations: 1.a. Oracle Database 12c/19c 1.b. Oracle ExaData Cloud Service (ExaCS) or Oracle Database Service (DBCS) 1.c. Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW) 1.d. Oracle Database options (e.g. ASO, ACO, DB In-Memory, Multi-Tenant) 1.e. Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) 1.f. Oracle Active Data Guard (ADG), Recovery Manager (RMAN), Data Pump 2. Three (3) years of working experience within the last five (5) years designing, developing, testing, and deploying software applications utilizing two or more of the midrange Oracle Fusion Middleware (FMW) 12c products in the areas of database backend and data integration (ETL/EL-T) development: 2.a. Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) 2.b. Oracle Application Express (APEX) 2.c. Oracle DB Materialized View (MV), Procedural Language/Structured Query Language (PL/SQL) 3. Three (3) years of working experience within the last five (5) years designing, developing, testing, and deploying software applications utilizing SQL or PL/SQL programming to extract, transform, and load data in between the mainframe, SQL Server data warehouse, and Oracle database environments. 4. Three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years troubleshooting software application deployment and configuration issues, utilizing the Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) with database management packs. Familiar with Oracle WebLogic Server (WLS), Oracle Database High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) concepts. 5. Three (3) years of working experience within the last five (5) years utilizing three or more of the development, testing, and defect management tools: 5.a. Oracle SQL Developer (with Data Modeler) 5.b. Oracle SQL Plus 5.c. Oracle Data Integrator Studio 5.d. Oracle JDeveloper (JDEV) 5.e. Oracle Database Performance Testing and Tuning (e.g., AWR, ADDM) 5.f. Oracle Application Testing Suite (OATS) Test Manager 6. Two (2) years of experience working with two or more of the CI/CD Release Management, build, deployment, and source control tools: 6.a. Jenkins 6.b. Apache Maven, Ant 6.c. Git 6.d. SonarQube 7. One (1) year of working experience acting as a technical lead of a software development team, working in an Agile SDLC collaborative environment. Familiar with Test Driven Development (TDD) & DevOps principles. 8. Experience with installing and configuring Oracle products on Oracle Linux platform and/or Red Hat Enterprise Linux platform. 9. Familiar with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and on-premises Mainframe/Windows/Linux environments.
Education Preferred: Software and IT systems administration skills spanning Main Frame, Mid Range and Linux platforms.
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