Job Description :
Oracle DBA,

Jersey City, NJ 

6+ Months Contract

Phone + in-Person


Description:

Database Administrator will define/manage/performance tune our existing/next generation Oracle databases/database queries/processes and consolidate multiple stand-alone systems from both distributed and mainframe computing platforms into an enterprise wide robust, scalable database system able to meet high performance/thru put/quality standards. . This individual works with developers to ensure that all technology initiatives are implemented within the existing or planned framework.



Responsibilities


Identify technical opportunities and risks to improve the overall quality and resiliency of applications in partnership with other development / Systems leaders
Evaluating key technologies and driving thoughtful implementations.
Establish and operationalize process to support the adoption and governance of standard tools and technologies
Assist product and technology leadership in making tradeoff decisions on design approaches and technology selections
Ensure technology requirement and challenges are resolved in a consistent and timely manner
Works closely with other business and systems partners to understand and anticipate efficient and cost effective technologies for business problems
Provides leadership and guidance for database architecture design and development of high performance messaging, transaction/batch processing products and/or services by defining and developing database architectures, detailed designs specifications, development, implementations and successful delivery of the solution.
Works with developers, product managers, and customer application experts to define solutions, products and modules with required features and functionality.
Provides architectural guidance and leadership on best practices regarding software/database development, integrations and tools and technologies.
Works with the business and systems team to identify the right architecture for implementing new solutions, products and modules.
Develops technology blue-prints for solutions, products and services.
Design and develop Proof of Concepts (POCs) to validate suitability and viability of new technologies and solutions from both functional and technical perspectives.
At times will be hands on development on more complex deliverables.
Participates and/or monitors different technology industry standards groups to maintain strategic relations and represent BBH interests.
Supports development and governance of technology and architecture best practices and the solutions for adoptions.
Researches, evaluates new technologies/tools and software products to determine feasibility and desirability of incorporating their capabilities in line with the technology strategy of the organization.
Protectively researches, evaluates, tests emerging technologies and tools and presents/documents essential steps to integrate them into solutions/applications.
Supports the systems and business teams for estimates, analysis, design, development, performance, scalability and benchmark test guidance and providing subject matter expertise in technology and design.
Responsible for measuring and improving the systems - business cross team relationships
Working with the business to ensure that systems response to the business requirements is appropriate facilitation of business advocacy within systems




Knowledge and skills (general and technical)


10+ years of design and development of high performance messaging and transaction processing systems preferably in the financial or telecom industries.
Strong Oracle database administration skills with Oracle 10g,11g and 12c databases.
10+ years of experience with SQL Plus, RMAN, UNIX Cron, Perl scripting.
8+ years of OLTP and data warehousing experience with mid and large size databases.
8+ years of experience with Strong Oracle Performance Tuning skills.
8+ years of experience with Oracle PL/SQL.
Ability to collaborate with business and technology teams to create practical, robust and scalable architectures and solutions meeting the business and technology goals/strategy of the organization.
10+ years of experience with UNIX and Windows operating systems.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
Technical leadership and mentoring skills to guide and act as SME.
Ability to conduct code reviews and work with build and automation tools.
Ability to research and present results and recommendations.
Exceptional problem solving skills
Keen to learn new technology with enthusiasm and critical thinking
All the following requirements are preferred and a big plus:

RMAN backups and restores along with flashback
Oracle SQL and DB tuning expert. Well versed in analyzing ASH/AWR/ADDM reports and coming up with actionable resolutions
Goldengate (replication tool) admin and tuning/troubleshooting
OEM12C - 12C Cloud Control configuration to monitor databases
Day to day DBA work - Monitor the databases logs , backup and space usage, reviewing the AWR reports to detect pattern/issues in production, critical test databases
Knowledge of Exadata/RAC is a big plus






Education level and/or relevant experience(s)


BS/BA degree in Engineering and/or Computer Science or related work experience required, Masters Preferred.
Works closely with application developers, vendors, system administrators and auditors ensuring best practices for the physical database design, integrity, performance, and security management.
             

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