Senior Database Administrator

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for execution of standard tasks that fall under the database administration domain.

Responsibilities:

• Acquire workable knowledge of Snowflake, DataOps.live/dbt, MongoDB, and Qlik within 12 months of hire, each 3-month period dedicated to learning one of the technologies.
• Specialize in at least one of the above technologies.
• Perform standard database administration tasks, such as database monitoring, installation, configuration and patching, backups and recovery, high availability configuration, database refresh, data replication, code reviews, and SQL tuning.
• Diagnose and resolve database or data replication problems.
• Provide support to application developers and collaborate with other teams.
• Participate in project planning and technical design.
• Mentor junior team members on regular basis.
• Participate in Oracle 24x7 on-call rotation after 3 months.
• Participate in MongoDB and QLIK replication on-call rotation after 6 months.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Undergraduate degree and 8+ years of experience with Oracle relational database platform.
• Advanced knowledge of relational database management system and principles, and database security.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle Internals.
• Advanced proficiency with SQL and SQL tuning.
• Advanced experience with standard Oracle database administration tasks.
• Solid knowledge of Linux and shell scripting.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confirmed ability to acquire knowledge of new database technologies while on the job.
• Confirmed ability to execute tasks independently, to self-initiate work, and to engage with work deeply.
• Confirmed ability to pay meticulous attention to details.
• Confirmed ability to meet goals and deadlines.
• Confirmed ability to quickly diagnose issues and come up with solutions and/or workarounds.
• Confirmed ability to work independently or collaboratively and maintain a positive attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times.
• Exercise self-control under trying or tough circumstances, situations, or under any kind of pressure.
• Experience with 24x7 on-call.
• Availability for 24x7 on-call on regular basis.
• Availability for after hours and weekend work (as needed).