The Senior Database Administrator will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of complex Oracle based solutions and systems.

Primary Responsibilities for the Role

• Administration and management of databases in DEV, QA, pre-prod & production environments.
• Provide technical expertise on the installation, setup, configuration of database servers, including infrastructure
• Pro-active monitoring of databases both from a performance and capacity management perspective.
• Performance tuning and optimization of database schema, indexes, stored procedures etc.
• Perform database maintenance activities such as backup/recovery, rebuilding and reorganizing indexes.
• Ensure that all database releases are properly assessed and measured from a functionality and performance perspective.
• Ensure that all database environments are up to date with the latest service packs, patches & security fixes.
• Take ownership and ensure high quality, timely delivery of database related projects on hand.
• Collaborate with application developers and operations/support teams in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements

• BSc (Computer Science) or similar tertiary qualification
• Certification in Oracle (OCP – DBA 12c or later)

Knowledge and Skills

• Expert knowledge and experience of Oracle database technologies including
• Oracle database solution architecture design
• Oracle RAC
• Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Oracle backup and DR solutions (RMAN, DataGuard and Standby databases)
• Oracle database security
• Performance tuning
• Strong knowledge of SQL language and PL/SQL
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Unix operating systems and environments
• Knowledge of Oracle WebLogic server environments is an advantage
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows server environments is an advantage
• Knowledge of Oracle Advanced security
• Knowledge and understanding of Oracle APEX, ORDS and Tomcat.
• Ability to develop in Java or a similar object-oriented programming language
• Good at problem solving and troubleshooting
• Offsite and onsite implementations of technical projects
• Compilation of technical documentation
• Able to learn new programming languages

Relevant Experience

• Min 12 years working experience in implementing and maintaining Oracle database solutions
• Min 8 years working experience on Linux/UNIX based operating systems
• Min 8 years development experience of shell/bash scripts, SQL and PL/SQL.
• Min 8 years of experience defining and implementing Oracle database standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex IT solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to implement, configure and customize Oracle database and Linux platform monitoring solutions (eg. Oracle Management Cloud, Nagios, etc)

Behavioural Traits

• Innovative and Creative
• Contributes to team success
• Quality orientated
• Mentors and coaches
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong research skills
• Strong communication skills

Other

• Must be prepared to travel
• Must be prepared to do after hours work and 24×7 standby support

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