Database Administrator (Cloud Projects)

Softtest Pays; City of Melbourne; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud service provider is looking for a skilled professional in Melbourne to manage the migration of Oracle databases to AWS. Responsibilities include providing expert advice, troubleshooting for Cloud databases, and documenting solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in data migration, Cloud computing (AWS), and Agile methodologies along with experience in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing data migration of Oracle databases to AWS Cloud platforms.
• Ability to work with project teams for expert advice and problem resolution.
• Experience in developing plans for database hosting and support.
• Ongoing support and administration for Cloud hosted databases.
• Technical knowledge related to Cloud computing and Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute data migration of Oracle databases to AWS Cloud.
• Provide advice and best practices for Cloud infrastructure.
• Support application project teams with database solutions.
• Participate in infrastructure planning discussions.
• Document all solutions implemented.

Skills

Data Migration

Cloud Computing (AWS)

Agile Methodologies

Oracle RDBMS

Linux

Troubleshooting

SQL

Job description

Australian Citizens residing in Australia with the ability to obtain Baseline Clearance only respond.

• Contract start 01 February 2024 to 6 months, 2 x 12 months extensions.
• Australian Citizen, ability to obtain Baseline Clearance, Canberra, Offsite role.

Plan and execute data migration of Oracle databases from on prem to AWS Cloud platform (incl SaaS, PaaS and IaaS) including:

• Demonstrating knowledge surrounding AWS Cloud platform and tools.
• Providing advice on best practice.
• Working with other DBAs to execute the migration.
• Using agile methodologies.
• Documenting solutions.

Work with application project teams to provide expert advice and problem resolution support focused around Cloud hosted databases including:

• Gathering requirements.
• Troubleshooting and provide advice.
• Suggesting mitigation strategies and execute changes.
• Using agile methodologies.
• Documenting solutions.

Work within a team of infrastructure specialists to develop a medium to long range plan surrounding database hosting and support including:

• Participating in technical conversations representing database.
• Providing professional advice and recommendations.
• Using agile methodologies.
• Documenting solutions.

Provide ongoing support and administration for Cloud hosted databases.

Preferred Technical Knowledge:

• Cloud computing (AWS)

Preferred SFIA level is EL1 equivalent.

Every application requires to address selection criteria as part of application submission.

1. Experience and ability to plan and execute data migration of Oracle databases from on prem to AWS Cloud platforms, including SaaS, PaaS and IaaS.

30%

2. Experience and ability to work with application project teams to provide expert advice and problem resolution support focused around Cloud hosted databases

30%

3. Experience and ability to work within a team of infrastructure specialists to develop a medium to long range plan surrounding database hosting and support

15%

4. Experience and ability to provide ongoing support and administration for Cloud hosted databases

5%

5. Technical knowledge - Cloud Computing (AWS)

20%

1. Technical knowledge Oracle RDBMS, Solaris/Linux, and NetApp storage knowledge, PostgressSQL

2. Experience working with Agile methodologies

Required Skills:

Project Teams Mitigation Data Migration Cloud Computing Agile Methodologies Storage Infrastructure Databases Linux Oracle Troubleshooting Administration SQL