Oracle Database Administrator
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Akkodis is seeking a Oracle Database Administrator Specialist for a Contract job with a client in McLean, VA / Dallas, TX / Atlanta, GA. Ideally looking for applicants with a solid 10 + years with oracle, 3 with Aurora, 5+ Shell scripts OR Ansible, and 2+ in Cloud Development.
Pay Range: $64 - $67/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Overview:Database Services seeking Senior Database Engineer who is responsible for database administration (cloud and on -prem) in a fast-paced operations environment supporting 24x7 business critical applications using analytical and transactional databases having Oracle expertise on new cutting-edge technologies -- Cloud and VMC platforms. Database Engineer will be able to script and automate on-prem & cloud database activities, perform troubleshooting on any database issue, performance analysis, ensuring database security, evaluating new database trends and technologies, developing and testing automation scripting and coding required for database administration and associated database tools. Skill and expertise required in Oracle and Aurora Postgres platforms.
Responsibilities Include:DBA support on all aspects of databases administration including provisioning, backup/recovery, replication, deployment and real time production troubleshooting responsibilities on Oracle and Aurora Postgres.Install, configure, monitor, upgrade and maintain database in production and non-production environments.24x7 on call DBA support for production environment on rotation schedule and on adhoc need basis.Provide database deployment support for Test and Production environments.Diagnose and address database performance issues using performance monitors and various tuning techniques.Interact with Systems administrators on Linix/Unix/VM operating systems issues related to Databases.Able to write database provisioning, maintenance and reporting cloud automation scripts.Configure and maintain Database High availability.Support data replication and Sharding.Troubleshoot database production problems and database connectivity issues.Implement DR solutions.Ability to work well as a team and as an individual with minimal supervision.Cloud Development and Automation:Utilized AWS services to develop and automate cloud-based solutions.Implement and maintain automation scripts to enhance efficiency and scalability.Leverage AWS Lambda for automation tasks like DB provisioning, deletion etc.
Basic Requirements:More than 10 years of experience in Database administration.Solid hands-on experience (5+ years) with Aurora Postgres.Extensive Database performance tuning experience.Deep knowledge of industry-standard, enterprise-class best practices for a large database environment.Good experience with AWS Cloud and Linux/VM platform.Expertise in automation via AWS CFT/ Lamda functions (3+ years).Deep understanding of HA, DR Database, and storage technologies Data replication.Experience implementing, supporting, and auditing database security.Hands on automation experience with Python, YAML, Unix Shell scripting, etc.
Preferred Skills:Experience supporting Oracle on prem and Aurora Postgres on AWS.Experience with AWS CFT development.Experience with Database monitoring tools.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Experience working in virtual environment using VMware.Database and Cloud vendor certification.
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Ayush Nautiyal at 610-900-4827 or ayush.nautiyal@akkodisgroup.com.
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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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