Database Administrator
Kentkart
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Job summary
Kentkart is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to install, configure, and maintain Oracle and MySQL environments in Konak, Turkey. You will monitor performance, manage RAC/Data Guard, backups, and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and efficiency.
The role requires 3–4 years of DBA experience, strong Linux/Unix skills, and proficiency in SQL/PL-SQL. Familiarity with Oracle ASM, RMAN, and DR concepts is highly valued.
Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field
- English proficiency to work in an international environment
- 3–4 years of database administration experience
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Database 12c and 19c administration
- Experience with Oracle RAC and Data Guard administration, monitoring and troubleshooting
- Experience with Oracle ASM environments
- Experience with Oracle database backup and recovery operations (RMAN)
- Experience with performance monitoring and tuning (AWR/ADDM, plans, waits)
- Proficient in SQL and basic/intermediate PL/SQL
- Experience with MySQL database administration
- Strong Linux/Unix knowledge
- Shell scripting
- Knowledge of security, patching, hardening and access management
- Experience with monitoring, capacity planning, clustering and backups
- Nice to have: Oracle WebLogic, VMware, Docker, Kubernetes
- Experience with PostgreSQL is a plus
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn and self-improve
- Ownership and teamwork
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, administer and maintain Oracle and MySQL databases
- Monitor availability, capacity and performance; perform tuning
- Manage Oracle RAC and Data Guard environments
- Handle backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes
- Apply patches, upgrades and security hardening
- Troubleshoot incidents and perform root cause analysis
- Support database design and implementation for new projects
- Prepare and maintain database documentation and standards
- Support database security requirements and security solutions
- Monitor and improve database, cluster and backup environments
- Collaborate with software development, system, infrastructure and operations teams
- Support Linux-based database servers and related security activities
- Research improvements to increase availability, performance and reliability
- Keep up-to-date with new technologies and best practices
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Job description
For more than 25 years, Kentkart has been developing cutting-edge software and hardware solutions for intelligent transportation. The company operates global projects in 19 countries and 60 cities worldwide, providing more than 3.8 billion rides annually.
For more than 25 years, Kentkart has been developing cutting-edge software and hardware solutions for intelligent transportation. The company operates global projects in 19 countries and 60 cities worldwide, providing more than 3.8 billion rides annually.
Solutions developed by Kentkart help transit operators increase fleet efficiency and boost the quality of their services while at the same time cutting costs and improving revenue streams by fostering transparency in their operations.
We expect each employee working at Kentkart to represent our core values, by being a trustworthy, effective and an innovative individual at what they do.
- Installing, configuring, administering and maintaining Oracle and MySQL database environments
- Monitoring database availability, capacity and performance, and performing regular performance tuning activities
- Managing Oracle RAC and Data Guard environments
- Managing database backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes
- Performing database patching, upgrades and security hardening activities
- Troubleshooting database-related incidents and performing root cause analysis
- Supporting database design and implementation activities for new projects and product developments
- Preparing and maintaining documentation related to database standards, configurations and operational procedures
- Supporting database security requirements and taking part in the implementation of necessary security solutions
- Monitoring and improving database, cluster and backup environments
- Working closely with software development, system, infrastructure and operation teams
- Supporting Linux-based database servers and related system security activities
- Researching and implementing improvements to increase database availability, performance, reliability and operational efficiency
- BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field
- Good command of written and spoken English to work effectively in an international environment
- At least 3-4 years of experience in database administration
- Hands-on experience in Oracle Database 12c and 19c administration
- Experience in Oracle RAC and Data Guard administration, monitoring and troubleshooting
- Experience in Oracle ASM environments
- Experience in Oracle database backup and recovery operations, preferably using RMAN
- Experience in database performance monitoring and tuning, including AWR/ADDM reports, execution plans and wait event analysis
- Good knowledge of SQL and basic/intermediate knowledge of PL/SQL
- Experience in MySQL database administration
- Good knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems
- Experience in shell scripting
- Knowledge of database security, patching, hardening and access management processes
- Experience in monitoring, capacity planning, cluster management and backup operations
- Experience with Oracle WebLogic is preferred
- Experience with VMware virtualization technologies is preferred
- Knowledge or experience with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus
- Experience with PostgreSQL database administration is a plus
- Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn new technologies and continuously improve technical skills
- Strong ownership, follow-up and result-oriented working approach
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Opportunities for prestigious project participation and self-growth: Work on prestigious projects and expand your skills and knowledge.
- Access to a strong business network: Opportunity to connect with our and other professionals in the industry.
- Structured onboarding and internal career planning: Receive structured onboarding and internal career planning with trainings and seminars.
- Complementary Health Insurance
- Public Transportation Allowance
- Lunch Allowance
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