About the job
Presight is looking for an experienced professional Senior Engineer - Database Administration (DBA) with the technical skills and knowledge necessary to manage a large, complex production database environment. You will play a crucial role in performing centralized database administration for multiple databases, troubleshooting issues, and providing expert guidance to ensure 24/7 operation of mission-critical applications.
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Key Responsibilities
- Ensure database availability 24/7 for mission-critical applications.
- Proactively manage and maintain security standards and controls; implement and maintain database security and encryption.
- Optimize and simplify database architecture.
- Oversee performance and capacity monitoring aspects of the database.
- Execute data migration jobs and scripts as required.
- Assist the infrastructure team in sizing hardware used for the database.
- Collaborate with product developers and contribute to the creation and maintenance of disaster recovery plans.
- Develop a reliable backup strategy; oversee backup, clustering, mirroring, replication, and failover.
- Document database policies, procedures, and standards.
- Conduct performance testing and evaluation to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity.
- Identify bottlenecks and deadlock issues; ensure SLAs and operational KPIs are met.
- Perform maintenance operations on Oracle and SQL servers and databases.
- Evaluate and recommend new database technologies.
- Manage backup and recovery plans; recover corrupted databases.
- Interface with Oracle Corporation for technical support, including patch management and version control.
- Comply with policies and procedures related to Quality Health Safety and Environment (QHSE), Business Continuity, Information Security, and Governance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with a minimum of 6 years of experience as a DBA.
- Ideally, Oracle Certified DB Professional (OCP) with over 6 years of experience with Oracle, in a lead role.
- Good knowledge of MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and native replication tools.
- Minimum of two years of experience administering advanced database platform features (e.g., clustering, encryption, ETL, replication).
- Experience should include database design, capacity planning, performance tuning, data partitioning, backup and recovery, and managing schemas.
- Extensive UNIX/Linux experience; familiarity with Oracle HA and replication.
- Strong practical experience with Oracle in a production RAC (ASM) environment, including the latest versions and technologies.
- Proficiency in shell scripting and Python, as well as hands-on experience with IBM DB2.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a performance-driven, adaptive environment.
What we look for
If you are driven by performance, possess an inquisitive mind, and adapt well to ambiguity, you will thrive at Presight. You should seek opportunities to build meaningful collaborations and have a passion for creating customer-centric solutions, particularly in the AI space.
What working at Presight offers
- Culture: Work in an open, diverse, and inclusive environment that encourages personal growth and focuses on innovation.
- Career: Benefit from outstanding learning, development, and growth opportunities through structured training and high-tech projects.
- Rewards: Enjoy a competitive remuneration package with perks including healthcare, education support, and leave benefits.
