#993 - Database Administrator
Summary
This role is for a Database Administrator to provide production support for Oracle databases within the pharmaceutical industry. The position requires expertise in SQL, ETL processes, and database performance tuning while working remotely from Latin America.
Job Opportunity only available for professionals located in Latin America.
We're looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join a U.S.-based client in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience supporting Oracle databases in production environments, excellent SQL skills, and a solid understanding of database performance, migration, and ETL processes.
This role is a great opportunity for a technically strong DBA who enjoys working with mission-critical systems and collaborating with international teams.
Requirements:
- Advanced English level at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or C1 (Advanced), with the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Native Spanish or Portuguese language.
- 3+ years of professional experience as an Oracle Database Administrator, with significant experience in production support.
- Strong knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language), including querying, creating, modifying, and managing database structures.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Database 12c–19c.
- Experience with Oracle database upgrades, particularly from 12c to 19c, is highly preferred.
- Strong experience in database performance tuning, including SQL queries, indexes, and server/database configuration.
- Experience with data migration and ETL processes.
- Knowledge or hands-on experience with PostgreSQL/Postgres SQL.
- Knowledge or hands-on experience with MongoDB.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a distributed, international environment.
Nice to Have:
- Experience working with databases in regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, biotechnology, or financial services.
- Experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical production environments.
- Familiarity with database backup/recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
- Experience working with cloud-based database environments.
- Knowledge of database monitoring and automation tools.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day production support and administration of Oracle databases.
- Monitor database health, availability, performance, and capacity.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents and production issues.
- Perform database performance tuning, including optimization of SQL queries, indexes, and server configuration.
- Develop and maintain SQL queries, database objects, and structures.
- Participate in Oracle database upgrades, migrations, and related technical projects.
- Support data migration and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
- Work with PostgreSQL and MongoDB environments as needed.
- Collaborate with developers, infrastructure teams, and other technical stakeholders to identify and resolve database issues.
- Follow established procedures and best practices for database security, reliability, backup, recovery, and change management.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of database environments and operational processes.
What do we offer?
- Salary in USD.
- 100% Remote work.
- Duration: Long-term.
- Type of contract: Independent Contractor with Venon Solutions LLC.
- Paid Time Off: 2 weeks / 10 business days.
- Paid Holidays from the US calendar.
- Working hours: Full-time EST, fully committed.