Oracle DBA

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Oracle DBA in Durham, NC. Responsibilities:

• Oracle DBA will perform applications database administration (Oracle/Postgres) services including SQL code review, performance analysis, query tuning, database application design, physical data modeling, development support & Engineering
• Proactively supervise databases servers and respond to any alerts
• Provide database support in all phases of SDLC and Agile experience is helpful
• Participate in 24X7 on call rotation schedule for various production support, database maintenance, housekeeping and installs
• Work with enterprise teams for Systems Administrators, Cyber Security and Capacity Planning groups as and when situation demands
• Should have strong time management with ability to prioritize multiple projects/initiatives at the same time
• As an Oracle DBA, you will establish database standards for operations, upgrades, migrations and onboarding new applications and/or clients
• Write clear, concise, well-organized documentation to maintain standards and procedures
• 7+ years of experience in Oracle Database Administration/Performance Engineering/Replication Engineering across multiple platforms - Linux and Engineered systems
• 1+ years of experience in DB performance for other database platforms (Postgres, Snowflake, Cassandra, MS SQL server, Netezza, etc.)
• Experience in Distributed replication technologies (Oracle GoldenGate, EDB Replication, etc.), preferred
• Experience with cloud databases platforms (AWS/Azure/Oracle OCI certification is helpful), on both Linux and Windows environments
• Domain specialist in Oracle internals, Optimizer, Statistics management, Partition management, Physical implementation & Workload management for highly scalable and resilient database platforms
• Sophisticated skills in Query Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid control (OEM 12c), Linux shell scripting, and writing database supervising jobs in PL/SQL
• Strong Linux shell scripting experience preferred with a good understanding of Linux Performance
• A good understanding of Oracle RAC-related performance challenges
• Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as maintaining a positive demeanor are a must
• Ability to develop and drive database performance standards, standard methodologies and initiatives; AWS cloud experience desired