Senior Database Admin

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Job description

We are seeking a full-time contractor or employee for a Senior Database Admin position. Job Description With 8+ years of experience, this role demands a high level of expertise, judgment, and creativity. The individual will independently handle a variety of complex tasks and may lead efforts in database management. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing databases, as well as overseeing their performance and interaction with other systems. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and enhance database solutions for the TIERS applications portfolio. Collaborate with application development teams, business stakeholders, and other partners to improve and implement new solutions. Build and manage databases and applications using technologies like Java/J2EE, SOAP/REST web services, Spring, JPA, jQuery, AngularJS, IBM WebSphere, Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc. Perform advanced database administration, including performance monitoring, tuning, and providing support to development teams. Utilize Agile practices for backlog grooming and user story development. Develop, test, and optimize databases to support new programs and business needs while improving scalability and stability. Provide triage support for application and database operations, including on-call support as needed. Develop and update Linux shell scripts for day-to-day tasks and process documentation. Design and implement Enterprise CI/CD workflows for database automation using tools like Jenkins. Develop and manage SQL and PL/SQL code, with hands-on experience in Oracle APEX tool set. Required Skills: Proven experience in implementing, administering, and managing application databases across production and non-production environments while maintaining data integrity and security. Advanced skills in Oracle SQL and PL/SQL development and optimization. Experience with database automation and CI/CD workflows, using tools such as Jenkins. Hands-on experience with Oracle APEX development. Experience in leading large-scale initiatives for performance tuning and advising developers on optimization strategies. Expertise in cross-functional team support, data relationships, and performance optimization. In-depth knowledge of Oracle internal views, built-in functions, architecture, and database management practices. Ability to analyze and resolve complex database issues in development and production environments using Oracle 11/19c. Advanced skills in monitoring and fine-tuning SQL and PL/SQL on Oracle databases, particularly on Solaris/Linux systems. Experience with Oracle SQL Developer and Erwin Modeling tool for creating data models. Proficiency in developing tools using SQL, PL/SQL, and Linux shell scripts for database support. Hands-on experience with Agile methodology for large development projects.

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