Oracle DBA

TalentBurst; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A global FinTech organization is seeking an experienced Oracle DBA to migrate and support large databases to Azure Cloud. Candidates should have extensive experience with Oracle databases on Linux platforms and a strong understanding of Azure. Responsibilities include performance tuning, backup and recovery, and participating in on-call support. Bachelor's degree preferred, with 5+ years in roles related to Oracle database administration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Oracle Database Administration experience.
• Strong familiarity with implementation of Oracle in the Azure cloud.
• 2-3 years of experience working in Azure highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Migrate and support multiple very large Oracle databases to Azure Cloud.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics to optimize database performance.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call support for production databases.

Skills

Oracle database administration

Performance tuning

Shell scripting

Database backup and recovery

Azure cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Oracle 19c

Azure Data Studio

SQLPlus

OEM

Job description

Overview

Job title: Oracle DBA

Contract Type: Contract to hire

Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ

*US Citizens and GCH only*

Description:

Client, a global FinTech and payments leader, is building a world-class data and analytics organization to deliver the next generation of powerful data and decisioning solutions to financial institutions, fintech, consumer/business credit bureaus, government agencies and merchants. We empower businesses with robust, real-time data solutions to make smarter decisions, faster - and with a high-level of confidence. We apply the data expertise across our vast and global ecosystem to generate the intelligent insights that drive revenue, manage costs, mitigate risk, and improve customer satisfaction.

Client is looking for an experienced Oracle database administrator to help migrate and support multiple very large Oracle databases from on-premises to Azure Cloud. In this role, you will also be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of all Oracle databases running on Linux platforms. You will work closely with internal groups, external clients, and application developers to ensure optimal performance, availability, integrity, and security of our critical data infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced skills in Oracle utilities AWR, ASH, ADDM and OSWatcher; strong knowledge of OEM management and administration; proficient in problem diagnosis, shell scripting, performance monitoring and tuning and database backup and recovery.
• Experience with DMS (Database Migration Services) tools to migrate Oracle databases from on-premises to Cloud.
• Configure, administer, and implement complex database infrastructures, multiple replication technologies, multi-directional flows, and other high availability architectural topologies. Must have strong SME experience in both Golden Gate and Oracle Data Guard.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics and allocate database resources to achieve optimum database performance.
• Perform fail-over testing, patching, upgrades and demonstrate knowledge of storage, encryption, security, and Azure cloud.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call support for production databases.
• Test, validate and implement performance and resource optimization improvements in consultation with the Azure Infrastructure Operations team.
• Working knowledge of backup and recovery tools for Oracle databases, specifically within Azure.
• Perform root cause analysis of production-related database issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent is preferred.
• 5+ years Oracle Database Administration experience with administering and supporting multiple Oracle databases on Windows/UNIX/Linux platforms.
• Strong familiarity with implementation of Oracle in the Azure cloud.
• Experience with Oracle 19c, ASM, Grid Infrastructure, Golden Gate, Data Guard, RMAN, OSWatcher, Azure Data Studio, SQLPlus, OEM, AWR, ASH, ADDM, SQL.
• Experience in managing, tuning, monitoring, and securing Oracle databases.
• 2-3 years of experience working in Azure is highly preferred.
• 3 years of experience with conducting performance tuning, backup/recovery, scalability/capacity planning, and UNIX shell scripting.
• Agile values & principles.

Nice to have

• Azure certifications such as AZ-300, AZ-301, or AZ-303 are a plus.
• Master's degree in technology is a plus.
• Microsoft security certifications are a plus.
• Architecture level experience with other major public cloud providers is beneficial.
• Familiarity with FISMA HIGH, FedRAMP HIGH, and/or Zero Trust Architecture is strongly preferred.