Database Administrator (DBA) – Oracle

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible. We are looking for a skilled Database Expert (DBA) to support and optimize the database layer of Codebeamer, PTC’s Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) platform. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the performance, availability, security, and scalability of databases that support Codebeamer environments used by global enterprise customers. You will work closely with application engineers, DevOps, cloud, and support teams to ensure reliable database operations across on-premises and cloud deployments. Key Responsibilities * Serve as the Oracle database authority for the product, advising development teams on SQL/PLSQL optimization, schema design, and built-in database tuning * Design and maintain database monitoring and observability, leveraging Oracle diagnostic and monitoring tools * Proactively identify and resolve performance, scalability, and reliability issues * Lead advanced troubleshooting of complex database problems (performance degradation, locking, contention, resource exhaustion) * Define and enforce database best practices and operational standards * Work directly with customers to monitor, tune, and optimize on-premises/private cloud Oracle instances * Collaborate with support and consulting teams; occasional on-site customer work may be required Required Experience * Senior-level experience as an Oracle DBA / Database Performance Specialist * Deep knowledge of Oracle architecture, internals, SQL, and PL/SQL * Proven expertise in performance tuning, monitoring, and diagnostics (e.g. AWR, ASH, execution plans) * Strong troubleshooting skills across production Oracle environments * Experience in customer-facing roles, able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Comfortable supporting on-premise deployments and participating in on-site engagements Nice to Have * Experience with Codebeamer or other ALM/PLM tools * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) * Scripting experience (Bash, Python, or similar) * Experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) What We Offer * Opportunity to work on a market-leading ALM product used by global customers * Collaborative, international work environment at PTC * Competitive compensation and benefits package * Hybrid working model * Learning and development opportunities, including exposure to cloud and modern DevOps practices Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you. If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us? We respect the privacy rights of individuals and are committed to handling Personal Information responsibly and in accordance with all applicable privacy and data protection laws. Review our Privacy Policy here."