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Oracle DBA (Remote)

IT – Support
Remote

ENVIRONMENT:
A forward-thinking Software Specialist seeks a highly meticulous and technically strong Oracle DBA to fill a remote position where your core role will be the day-to-day administration of various Oracle database instances, applications and data loads / batch runs using a variety of functionalities and a range of associated products. You will also be responsible for ensuring the availability and performance of the databases by proactively monitoring and troubleshooting database issues and providing a sustainable solution to the problems within agreed SLA timelines. The ideal candidate must possess a Degree/Diploma in IT or Engineering or any relevant Database Administration Certification, have at least 3 years’ work experience in a similar role including proficiency with SQL, Oracle 11g/12c, UNIX/Linux scripting & ITIL. You will also require exposure to Oracle Http Server, NGINX, Apache and HTTPD including installations and DevOps methodology and tools Jenkins, Git, Nexus, SonarQube, Docker & Podman.
 
DUTIES:
Database preparation and set-up –
  • Maintain databases on test, development, and production environments where applicable.
  • Perform data imports and exports.
  • Assist with database/data model design.
  • Implement the data model required by the application.
  • Create schema objects and implementing rules for data integrity.
  • Refresh the database objects on test environments to align with the production system.
  • Ensure that backups of environment specific data are maintained.
 
Database administration and analysis –
  • Manage incidents, requests and deployments issues within agreed SLA timelines.
  • Interface with various specialist groups – Operating system support, Network support, Data Centre Network Security.
  • Support and core database administrators to support the platform.
  • Maintain stable databases.
  • Manage database objects such as tables, indexes, and views.
  • Perform routine housekeeping to maintain tablespace sizes by cleaning out historic data that is no longer required.
  • Troubleshoot and debug database failures – resolve issues within agreed SLA timelines.
  • Monitor databases and raise awareness of any potential issues.
  • Monitor and tune database performance.
  • Perform database sanity checks and troubleshooting.
  • Automate/script routine tasks where possible.
  • Assist with capacity planning.
 
Database and data-related applications –
  • Support and maintain applications across multiple databases.
  • Deploy application-level database changes to production and non-production databases as required.
  • Investigate and fix database and data-related issues.
  • Ensure successful completion of batch loads.
  • Assist the Development and Test teams as required with troubleshooting during the testing of maintenance releases.
  • Perform mock release deployments to prepare changes for delivery to the production system.
  • Ensure that the customer change management process is followed when making changes to the production system.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
  • Degree or Diploma in IT or Engineering or any relevant Database Administration Certification.
 
Experience/Skills –
  • 3-5 Years relevant working experience.
  • Best Practice in Database Administration or Application Server; ITIL & Quality Management Principles.
  • Proven working experience on Oracle 11g/12c.
  • Basic UNIX/Linux scripting and command line experience.
  • SQL scripting working experience.
  • Project Life Cycle and software development methodologies.
  • Exposure to Web Servers e.g., Oracle Http Server, NGINX, Apache and HTTPD including installations.
  • Exposure to DevOps methodology and tools (Jenkins, Git, Nexus, SonarQube, Docker, Podman).
  • Install, configuration, connection setups and tuning.
  • Must be able to work remotely from home.
  • Be prepared to work after hours when required and fulfil stand-by duties when required (24/7 on a rotational basis).
  • Be prepared to work from the client offices when required.
 
Advantageous –
  • Exposure to Ingres 9.2/11.0 database servers.
  • Telecommunications operations knowledge.
  • Oracle APEX experience.
 
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Strong problem-solving ability.
  • Meticulous.
  • Resilient.
  • Confident, enthusiastic.
  • Excellent communication and listening skills.
  • Must be able to work independently as well as be a team player. 
  • Ability to work under pressure.