APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMER
Posted
Summary
Despite the title, this is an Oracle database administrator role: the hire runs Oracle 11g/12c/19c on Exadata, ExaCC and ODA, maintains RAC, ASM, Data Guard and RMAN, monitors via OEM 13c, tunes with AWR/ADDM, and automates tasks with Shell, Python and PowerShell in a 24x7 environment. AWS/PostgreSQL migration experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Administer Oracle databases using Oracle 11g, 12c, and 19c to ensure optimal performance and availability
- Manage Oracle Exadata, ExaCC Gen 2, and Oracle Database Appliance (ODA) environments to support enterprise database infrastructure
- Utilize Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM 13c) for target management, monitoring, agent configuration, and alerting to maintain system health
- Implement and maintain Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, and RMAN backup and recovery solutions to ensure data integrity and high availability
- Perform database migration, upgrades, patching, and OEM Fleet Maintenance to keep systems current and secure
- Analyze and tune database performance using AWR, ADDM, and SQL Tuning Advisor to optimize query execution and resource utilization
- Support large-scale enterprise database environments and maintain 24x7 production operations to minimize downtime
- Automate routine database administration tasks using Shell Scripting, Python, PowerShell, and OEM EM CLI to improve operational efficiency
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Apply hands-on experience with AWS RDS/EC2, PostgreSQL, and Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migrations to support cloud and cross-platform database initiatives
- Utilize monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Geneos, Netcool, and ServiceNow to enhance system monitoring and incident management