Oracle Database Developer with Shell Scripting, Ansible, and/or Perl

Phaxis; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a highly skilled Oracle Database Developer to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will design and maintain complex database systems, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will implement automation strategies and streamline workflows to support critical database applications. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to innovative solutions in the field of information technology. If you have a passion for database management and a desire to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Oracle Database Development with strong design and performance tuning skills.
• Proficiency in Shell scripting and automation tools like Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize Oracle database solutions for high availability and performance.
• Automate tasks and data migration using Shell, Perl, and Ansible.

Skills

Oracle Database Development

Shell Scripting

Ansible

Perl

SQL

PL/SQL

Database Performance Tuning

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Oracle RAC

Puppet

Chef

AWS

Azure

Job description

Oracle Database Developer with Shell Scripting, Ansible, and/or Perl

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Oracle Database Developer with experience in Shell scripting, Ansible, and/or Perl to join our dynamic team. As an Oracle Database Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex database systems to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement automation strategies, streamline workflows, and support critical database applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize Oracle database solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Create and maintain scripts using Shell, Perl, or other scripting languages to automate tasks, data migration, and database management.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement infrastructure automation using Ansible and manage configuration deployments.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and monitor performance issues across various database environments.
• Write complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers to support application functionality and performance.
• Work with development teams to design and implement data models and manage database schema changes.
• Ensure the security, integrity, and availability of database systems by applying best practices in database management.
• Participate in database design reviews, data migration strategies, and other technical discussions.
• Document database structures, processes, and automation workflows for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Oracle Database Developer with a strong background in database design and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in Shell scripting, Perl, and/or other scripting languages for automation and data management tasks.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible or similar automation tools to deploy and configure database environments.
• Solid understanding of Oracle Database architecture, including backup and recovery, replication, and high availability configurations.
• Experience with SQL, PL/SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and database performance tuning.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and system administration tasks.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, particularly with database performance and automation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) and Data Guard configurations.
• Knowledge of additional automation tools or configuration management systems (e.g., Puppet, Chef).
• Experience in cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and cloud database solutions.
• Oracle certification (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional) is a plus.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology