The Oracle Database Specialist will ensures the functionality and performance of the
database systems. Provides support and works toward solving incidents/doing current
tasks/solving issues and problems with the purpose of ensuring agreed SLA.
Performs activities related to the design and implementation of new solutions and
related activities of software development and ensures database performance. Ensures
takeover of activities from the build area for new platforms.
Develops scripts/programs that help expand the functionalities of IT solutions and
automates recurring activities.
Contributes to fulfillment of performance indicators agreed with service owners.
Responsibilities
Provides Level3, Level2 and Level1 support for Databases and related incidents and problems
Develop scripts/programs for extending functionality of IT solutions or for automating recurring activities
Works as required by his direct superior in shifts or overtime and performs stand-by
Makes technical investigations for performance incidents and examines issues arising in order to determine the causes and provide / propose solutions to solve the identified problems
Defines technical requirements, designs, configures and implements solutions that contain databases
Optimize the existing solutions by redefining database architecture or by making software upgrades to increase efficiency and to meet the new requirements of the business
Ensures operation performance parameters as imposed, integrity and security of databases for IT and telecom applications. Provides support for implementing projects at high quality and efficiency standards
Provides active support for transformation programs and other technology refresh programs that are designed to ensure/increase service availability and reduce downtime and increases the quality / performance of these services
Perform proactive maintenance activities based on information from tools and automated alerts and notifications
Any other business/technical requests received from his direct superior
Requirements
Experience in supporting Databases ~4 years
English (written and spoken) – fluent
Knowledge of database administration in a production environment, advanced level
Very good knowledge of Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server database administration
Advanced knowledge of SQL tuning
Knowledge of programming in PL/SQL and shell UNIX/Linux
Knowledge of Oracle RAC technology, Data Guard, Grid/Cloud Control, RMAN, Datapump and so on
Knowledge of ITIL
Understanding IT Service Management concepts (ex. ISO20000 standard)
Good knowledge of the principles SOX
Good knowledge of general security principles
Nice to have skills:
Good knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server database administration
Oracle certifications
Experience as a PL/SQL developer
Experience with: Golden Gate, EXADATA or other Oracle related technologies
