Oracle and SQL Server Database Administrator

TechDigital Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to lead critical database projects. This role requires a strong background in Oracle and SQL Server, with responsibilities including database design, performance tuning, and providing 24/7 support for production environments. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the success of financial applications and drive innovation in database management. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in database administration with a focus on Oracle and SQL Server.
• Strong knowledge of database design, performance tuning, and backup/recovery procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design databases for financial applications and provide 24/7 production support.
• Administer Oracle Exadata and manage high availability environments.

Skills

Database Design

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Shell Scripting

Database Performance Tuning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oracle Database

SQL Server

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Oracle Application Express (APEX)

Oracle Data Guard

Apache Tomcat

Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Job description

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience required. Experienced IT professional leading large projects and contributing to critical functions.

Oracle and SQL Server Database Administrator Responsibilities:

1. Assume the role of an independent contributor as an IT professional responsible for design of databases for financial applications.
2. Provide 24/7 Production Environment Support and manage High Availability environments using Real Application Cluster (RAC), Failovers, Data Guard, RMAN, and Cloning technologies using data domain.
3. Implement MS SQL Server Database, Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle OID/LDAP, Apache Tomcat, Oracle Application Express (APEX), and Oracle Restful Data Services (ORDS).
4. Administer Oracle Exadata.
5. Manage Oracle Data Guard and storage replication.
6. Utilize shell scripting and automate day-to-day activities.
7. Handle database user provisioning/de-provisioning.
8. Conduct database performance tuning and patching.
9. Contribute to projects with some guidance, work independently and in a team, and seek advice and assistance when needed.
10. Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is a plus.
11. Exhibit excellent communication (oral & written) and collaboration skills.

Oracle and SQL Server Database Administrator Requirements:

1. Master's/Bachelor's degree in computer science.
2. Familiarity with Oracle/SQL Server database design, coding, and documentation.
3. Knowledge of Oracle Exadata administration, Oracle Application Express, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard.
4. Knowledge of database backup/recovery procedures, performance tuning, and SQL.
5. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.