[Hiring] Oracle Database Administrator @Pythian

Role Description

The Database Administrator will work as part of a team to supply complete support for all aspects of managed database and application infrastructure operations to a variety of Pythian’s customers.

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Responsibilities

• Coordinate, analyze, design, implement and administer solutions as per customers' needs
• Recommend best practices for improvements to current operational processes
• Configure and maintain servers at the database and infrastructure level
• Troubleshoot operational problems
• Administer proactive database and infrastructure daily checks
• Respond to monitoring alerts
• Communicate status and planning activities to customers and other team members
• Participate in the team’s rotational shift pattern and on-call coverage rotation plan
• Learn different database technologies and provide support

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of database administration experience managing Oracle databases (including Oracle RAC, basic knowledge of Exadata) with a good foundational understanding of Oracle database technologies
• Curiosity mindset and tenacity to fully diagnose why something went wrong
• Troubleshooting and performance improvement skills including index creation, query optimization, schema changes, etc.
• Understanding of database security management
• Experience managing logical and physical replication
• Knowledge of Oracle DataGuard and GoldenGate replication
• Basic understanding of Oracle Enterprise Manager, ServiceNow, Solarwind or PostgreSQL pgAdmin console together with some Linux knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Flexibly work remotely from your home, there’s no daily travel requirement to an office
• Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry
• Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance
• We provide all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS
• Annual wellness budget to prioritize your health and well-being
• Generous amount of paid vacation and sick days
• Day off to volunteer for your favorite charity

Hiring Disclaimer

The successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.

AI Disclaimer

Pythian may utilize Enterprise Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools or features throughout its hiring process. These tools help us manage high volumes of applications efficiently and may be employed to review applications, analyze resumes, and assist with other recruitment steps. While Pythian uses AI in its hiring process, it does not substitute for human judgment. Our Talent Acquisition Team reviews all AI-generated recommendations, and the system is subject to regular bias audits to ensure fairness and compliance with all applicable employment and human rights laws. All final hiring decisions are made by, and remain the responsibility of, human decision-makers. By applying for this position, you consent to Pythian’s use of these AI tools in the evaluation of your application. You have the right to request a human review of any solely AI-driven decision or to request an accommodation. Should you require further details regarding the processing of your data, please reach out to us.