Kforce Inc · 14 hours ago
Oracle DBA
Durham, NC
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$50/hr - $60/hr
7+ years expKforce Inc is seeking an Oracle DBA for their client in Durham, NC. The role involves performing database administration services, supervising databases, providing support throughout the software development lifecycle, and establishing database standards for operations and upgrades.
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Responsibilities
Oracle DBA will perform applications database administration (Oracle/Postgres) services including SQL code review, performance analysis, query tuning, database application design, physical data modeling, development support & Engineering
Proactively supervise databases servers and respond to any alerts
Provide database support in all phases of SDLC and Agile experience is helpful
Participate in 24X7 on call rotation schedule for various production support, database maintenance, housekeeping and installs
Work with enterprise teams for Systems Administrators, Cyber Security and Capacity Planning groups as and when situation demands
Should have strong time management with ability to prioritize multiple projects/initiatives at the same time
As an Oracle DBA, you will establish database standards for operations, upgrades, migrations and onboarding new applications and/or clients
Write clear, concise, well-organized documentation to maintain standards and procedures
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in Oracle Database Administration/Performance Engineering/Replication Engineering across multiple platforms - Linux and Engineered systems
1+ years of experience in DB performance for other database platforms (Postgres, Snowflake, Cassandra, MS SQL server, Netezza, etc.)
Domain specialist in Oracle internals, Optimizer, Statistics management, Partition management, Physical implementation & Workload management for highly scalable and resilient database platforms
Sophisticated skills in Query Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid control (OEM 12c), Linux shell scripting, and writing database supervising jobs in PL/SQL
A good understanding of Oracle RAC-related performance challenges
Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as maintaining a positive demeanor are a must
Preferred
Experience in Distributed replication technologies (Oracle GoldenGate, EDB Replication, etc.)
Experience with cloud databases platforms (AWS/Azure/Oracle OCI certification is helpful)
Strong Linux shell scripting experience preferred with a good understanding of Linux Performance
Ability to develop and drive database performance standards, standard methodologies and initiatives; AWS cloud experience desired
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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