About Gap Inc.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.    

This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to  learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

About the Role

We're looking for an exceptional Oracle Senior Database Engineer with fresh ideas, cutting-edge Database skill sets to be part of the Oracle Retail Cloud Engineering Team. This position will be accountable to plan and coordinate the build and configuration of new Oracle Retail and integration environments, version upgrades and DB patching. This individual will be responsible for providing Technical expertise and guidance during Install, Configure and Upgrade of Oracle Retail applications and databases v12.x and above (Oracle RAC, Oracle RDBMS, Exadata DB) - Schema creation, DB Security, DB User provisioning, DB Backup & Restore, DB Refresh, data movement (lift and shift) activities. This individual is also responsible for installation and configuration of Oracle toolsets - Apex (Application Express), ORDS (Oracle Rest Data Services), Oracle Messaging Gateway, Oracle AQ Streams, Golden Gate Replication. Additionally this individual will assist in Database Capacity planning, High Availability, performance monitoring, database and application SQL performance tuning activities. Finally, this individual will provide leadership and guidance for Junior Oracle Database engineers onshore and offshore. This role will work as part of a team and provide 24x7 support when required

What You'll Do

What you will do

• Responsible for the Install, Configuration, and Administration of Oracle Retail Databases v 12.x and above both on-premise and on Oracle Exadata Cloud Services.


• Perform DB Security and User Provisioning, DB backup & restore and DB refresh activities.


• Responsible for the install and configuration of version upgrades and applying of Oracle DB patches.


• Support execution of RCU (Repository Creation Utility) during install and configuration of WebLogic Server/ADF Domains. Assist in code migration and code management activities to ensure proper version control process is followed.


• Partner with Development Team for any application tuning and general technical trouble shooting and give consultation to development teams. Lead with influence within the immediate work group and across the company at all levels of the organization


• Monitor system availability and report out performance of the applications running on Oracle Retail, storage utilization to plan hardware capacity for growth


• Establish and implement best practices with regards to system maintenance, configuration, performance, development, testing, data integrity, etc

Who You Are

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 10+ years of experience of Oracle Database implementation and support.


• Solid hands-on experience on Oracle Database v 12.x and above, including RAC and Container Databases. Experience on Retail Software Platforms a plus


• Proficient knowledge of Oracle backup and recovery scenarios with and without using RMAN. Experience on Exadata Datbase a plus.


• In depth knowledge of Oracle internals (latches, system waits, resource allocation, data dictionary, table and index storage and access parameters).


• Expert knowledge of data quality, data management, security and data testing strategies and practices.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to create presentation material for management.


• Possess strong Unix scripting (Shell/Perl) knowledge and have solid working knowledge to support very large databases with heavy OLTP and batch activities.

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
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*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. This year, we've been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Humans Rights Campaign for the fourteenth consecutive year and have been included in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the second year in a row.
US Candidates - Non NYCPlease note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc's quarantine guidelines after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.'s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.
US Candidates - NYCBeginning December 27, 2021 the City of New York requires all employees in the City who work on site to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an exemption from the vaccine requirement is approved due to an accommodation for a disability, a sincerely held religious belief or other legally protected basis (including status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offenses).