Senior Oracle DBA

IBM; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Oracle DBA to lead database management efforts. In this pivotal role, you will design, develop, and maintain Oracle databases, ensuring their availability and performance. Your expertise in performance tuning and troubleshooting will be crucial as you contribute to disaster recovery plans and document essential policies. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration, tackling some of the most challenging database issues in the industry. Join a team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and making a real impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Oracle DBA experience with a focus on performance tuning.
• Expertise in SQL/PLSQL and Unix/Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain core Oracle databases ensuring availability.
• Document policies and perform performance testing.

Skills

Oracle Database

Performance Tuning

SQL/PLSQL

Unix/Linux

Disaster Recovery

Oracle Management Tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Oracle GoldenGate

Data Guard

RMAN

Data Pump

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Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build, design, code, consult, think along with clients, sell, make markets, invent, and collaborate. We aim to do things never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, let's talk.

Your Role And Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, implement, and maintain core Oracle databases.
2. Maintain SQL/PLSQL scripts.
3. Ensure database availability and monitor performance.
4. Contribute to disaster recovery plans.
5. Document DB policies, procedures, and standards.
6. Perform performance testing to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity.
7. Identify bottlenecks and deadlock issues.
8. Meet SLA and operational KPIs, collaborating with support teams during major incidents.
9. Serve as the primary SME for Oracle Goldengate system.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

1. Oracle Database Certified with 10+ years of experience.
2. Expertise in performance tuning and troubleshooting.
3. Experience with storage management, schemas, and report generation.
4. Unix/Linux operating system experience.
5. Knowledge of Oracle management tools (Data Guard, RMAN, Data Pump).
6. Experience with partitioning and problem-solving with attention to detail.
7. Experience in organizations requiring 24x7 database reliability.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience with Oracle GoldenGate and Oracle Multitenant (CDB/PDB).

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting