The Senior Database Engineer will serve as a key resource for Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and other database technologies. This role is primarily responsible for database backup and restore functions, ensuring the availability of database systems. You will actively participate in various technical meetings and improvement sessions while being involved in the performance tuning of MS SQL production databases.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as Senior engineer for Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and other database technologies.
- Responsible for database backup and restore functions including scheduled tests of DR availability, including knowledge of MS SQL restoration and availability technologies such as Clustering, Replication, and Always-On.
- Monitor databases for performance and issues using monitoring tools.
- Ensure all database servers are managed to Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO).
- Architect and maintain Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and backup/restore strategies.
- Lead performance tuning, patch management, and complex incident resolution.
- Implement automation for routine tasks using Powershell/ T-SQL, PL/SQL scripting, Cron Jobs, and SQL Jobs.
- Mentor L2 Oracle/SQL engineers and interface with solution architects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Typically, 6+ years of relevant work experience in the industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role.
- Advanced skills in Oracle 19c+, RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM, SQL 2014, SQL2017, SQL2019, SSIS, SSRS.
- Expertise in SQL optimization and schema tuning, capacity tuning, and database deep troubleshooting.
- Experience in hybrid cloud database setups.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
- Professional certification in database administration.
- Experience with Powershell, Windows & Unix administrations, and ITIL.
Work Conditions
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