Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) - AespaTech

Miami, FL

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Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Type: Hybrid (on-site 2x days per week the other 3 remote)

Location: Miami, FL or Orlando, FL

Job Description

The Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for ensuring the deployment, maintenance, performance, integrity, and security of the Oracle database platform, on behalf of the applications relying on it. The candidate will assist Software Reliability Engineers on all aspects relating to Oracle operations. They partner closely with System Engineering colleagues regarding Linux-related activities, as well as Research & Development and Product Management counterparts to offer the best possible database experience & performance.

In this role, you'll:

Plan & deploy database clusters, supporting multi-terabyte workloads, with a strong emphasis on high availability and fault-tolerance (including multi-site high availability, whenever required).

Ensure that storage, archiving, as well as backup & recovery procedures are operating correctly, including in disaster recovery situations.

Maintain & upgrade database clusters, to comply with appropriate patch level, kernel patching, and security standards (PCIDSS / SOC / ISO27K compliance and vulnerability remediation).

Monitor performances and manage database parameters' tuning, to provide best-of-class experience.

Investigate operational incidents, debug problems, and provide recovery solutions, in 24x7 operational conditions.

Operate databases on-premises as well as on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.

Contribute with colleagues to the on-call roster.

Write and maintain database documentation, platform specifications, and procedural descriptions.

Work closely with database development & product management team, for continuous improvement of the Oracle automation & ecosystem based on operational return-of-experience.

About the Ideal Candidate:

5+ years managing Oracle database technologies (19c, 23c), in a critical, highly available enterprise environment (24x7).
Experience in working with Linux platforms.
Experience with database automation (Ansible, Python, Shell, etc.).
Microsoft Azure experience or certification would be a plus.
Knowledge of other database technologies such as MySQL (8.0+), MariaDB (10.x+), and/or Microsoft SQL Server (2016+) would be a plus.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
A certification regarding relational database(s) and / or programming would be a plus.
Core technology skills, with hands-on exposure with the latest Oracle (19c, 23c) engine versions and features. Operational exposure to another database technology such as MySQL (8.0+), MariaDB (10.x+), and/or Microsoft SQL Server (2016+) would be a plus.
Experience with Oracle database upgrades and data migration techniques (Dataguard, Golden Gate, Datapump, etc.).
Field experience in supporting critical production workloads.
Advanced hardware, operating system (Linux) & storage knowledge.
Experience with Microsoft Azure or another public Cloud provider would be a plus.
Automation & scripting skills (Ansible, Python, shell, etc.).
Knowledge of release management processes and tools, such as Git.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate with other DBaaS team members, as well as to work independently.
Proactive mindset in mitigating/avoiding foreseeable issues.
Ability to work in multinational and multicultural environments.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) would be a plus.
Fluency in English required, both in written and verbal communication

Source : AespaTech