About the job Senior Oracle Database AdministratorKey purpose:We are seeking a Senior Oracle DBA with expertise in Oracle Cloud to join our team.In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of complex databases and processes.You will design, implement, and administer Oracle database management systems, working closely with other technical teams to meet client needs and ensure secure access.Your responsibilities will include installing, administering, and maintaining database servers, managing access permissions, optimizing database performance, and ensuring database recoverability in the event of a disaster.To excel in this role, you should have a deep understanding of the Oracle ecosystem, strong familiarity with cloud architecture and services, and possess the technical skills necessary to deploy, manage, and maintain databases in the cloud.Duties and responsibilities:Provide input into the Presales and Sales processesRespond to customer requestsWork with technical contacts from other teams or external partners on integration projectsBusiness consulting in database environments as well as architecting solutions to customer requirements and ensuring that solutions are built to specification and client requirements.Ability to provide on-call and 24x7 DBA support when applicablePerform database administration, maintenance, performance tuning, security, and troubleshootingProvide daily health check reportsDevelop, maintain, perform, and test database backup and recovery strategies and proceduresPerform database installations, configurations, upgrades, and migrationsProvide proactive performance monitoring, and capacity planning for future database and server growthDevelop and maintain best practices database documentation.Administer and maintain database and user security policies and standards including compliance with SOX regulationsWork closely and effectively and maintain good relationship with DBA team members, and in-house software development, project management, QA, and system admin teamsDesign, evaluate and recommend best practices for database models and architectureManage standards and strategies for security, database objects, and backup / recoveryMonitor capacity and performance, troubleshooting, and proactively resolving a wide variety of problems.
Establish and maintain standards, procedures and automation strategies for tools and monitoringParticipate or lead development of smaller projects and ensure their timely deliveryParticipate and contribute in the teams development processAct as a liaison between the Database Administration staff, project development staff and functional teamResearch, and evaluate new databases trends and technologies and provide best practices and recommendationsMentor less experienced members of the team in technology and processes.Keep abreast with latest developments in Database technologies and share knowledge with the team.Willing to learn other database platformsQualifications and experience:Matric, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, in Computer Science / Information Technology, or equivalentOracle database certification & knowledge of Unix, storage subsystems advantageousOracle Cloud certification and experience advantageousExcellent communicator, and high levels of proficiency in the English language speaking, read and writeAbility to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customersExperience in the capacity of a Senior Database Administrator.Experience in supporting Databases and middleware services in Cloud Hyperscalers (Oracle OCI, AWS & Azure)Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and be familiar with its various services, such as cloud tooling, infrastructure: compute, networking, storage, and databases.Proficient in managing Oracle databases in the cloud, including deploying, configuring, migrating, and auto scalingExperience with Oracle Autonomous Database (provision, monitor and monitor)Understanding of Cloud SecuritySkilled in optimizing database performance in cloud environments, including tuning queries, optimizing storage, and improving network throughput, system scaling.Core Database Administration: administration, maintenance, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, high availabilityOracleMinimum 6 Years Database Administrator Experience on Oracle in a senior capacityCore Database Administration: administration, maintenance, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, high availabilityExperience with implementing and supporting Backup, High availability and Disaster Recovery technology (Rman, Oracle RAC, Data Guard)Experience in Database Migrations, including Cloud Migrations (OCI, Azure, AWS)A solid understanding of Windows, Unix/Linux, Solaris Operating SystemsOracle WeblogicSkillsDisplay accuracy and attention to detail when dealingAble to cope well in conflict situationsBe able to work both in a team and aloneAbility to work well under pressure, especially in maintaining a balanced and logical approachSelf-motivated and self-managedAble to use initiative and take ownership of deliverables and projectsStructured working methodsContinuous learning and improvement mindset
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