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Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Pythian is a global data and analytics services company that helps organizations transform by leveraging data, analytics, AI, and the cloud. They offer expertise in designing, implementing, and operating enterprise data estates and digital transformation using the power of data and analytics, thereby helping businesses in their revenue growth and operations.

Pythian

Employee count: 201-500

India only

Senior Oracle Database Administrator

India | Multiple timezones available | Remote | Work from Home

Why Pythian:

At Pythian, we are experts in strategic database and analytics services, driving digital transformation and operational excellence. Pythian, a multinational company, was founded in 1997 and started by ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical databases. We quickly earned a reputation for solving tough data challenges. We were there when the industry moved from on-premises to cloud environments, and as enterprises sought more from their data, we expanded our competencies to include advanced analytics.
Today, we empower organizations to embrace transformation and leverage advanced technologies, including AI, to stay competitive. We deliver innovative solutions that meet each client’s data goals and have built strong partnerships with Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and Snowflake. The powerful combination of our extensive expertise in data and cloud and our ability to keep on top of the latest bleeding edge technologies make us the perfect partner to help mid and large-sized businesses transform to stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing digital economy.

Why You:

The Senior Database Administrator will work as part of a team to supply complete support for all aspects of managed database and application infrastructure operations to a variety of Pythian’s customers.
If this is you, and you wonder what it would be like to work at Pythian, reach out to us and find out! Intrigued to see what a life is like at Pythian? Check out #pythianlife on LinkedIn!

What you will be doing:

  • Coordination, analysis, design, implementation, and administration of database solutions, including database server configuration and maintenance.
  • Analyzing customer’s infrastructure and processes and recommending to customers, best practices for improvements to current operational processes and procedures to ensure that databases remain operational for maximum uptime and recoverability.
  • Administration of backup procedures and disaster recovery plans, provides proactive monitoring to head off potential issues before they become incidents, responds to monitoring alerts, and carries out troubleshooting of operational problems.
  • Overseeing of backup, clustering, mirroring, replication, failover, and restoration and recovery of corrupted databases, develops and reviews action plans (such as maintenance, deployment, upgrades, etc.), and completes all relevant client documentation. Develop a thorough understanding of all relevant customer information including warnings, handoffs, briefing notes, etc.
  • Assists the Lead Database Consultant with respect to Incident Management, Problem Management and Problem Resolution, implements Changes and Service Requests, and designs/implements technical procedures for complex changes.
  • Prepare customer status and incident reports, responding to customer requests and enquiries, and maintains alignment with a customer’s operating procedures. e.g., change control, follows hourly requirements of customer allotments and alerts Team Lead to any pacing concerns.
  • Maintain any customer specific assets such as soft or hard access tokens, access cards and any other hard or soft asset provided.
  • Takes a lead role in the teams maintenance and alignment of Pythian process requirements including, handovers, documentation and process acknowledgements, and incident reviews.
  • Enhancement of Pythian tools and processes, suggesting and possibly designs/implements new monitoring checks, enhancements to DBA toolkits, and other process improvements such as Initial Reviews, Performance Reviews, Audits, etc.
  • Participate in sales support activities such as presales, proposal preparation and tech calls etc.
  • Take on a lead role in contributing to Pythian’s external profile in the preparation of marketing collateral including web site material and presentations at conferences or trade shows, participate in local user groups and be active on the technology blogging front.

What you bring:

  • 5 to 8 years of database administration experience managing Oracle databases (including Oracle RAC) , Basics of Oracle Exadata with good foundational understanding of Oracle database technologies.
  • Curiosity mindset and tenacity to fully diagnose why something went wrong
  • Troubleshooting and performance improvement skills , AWR , ADDM report , including index creation, query optimization, schema changes etc.
  • Understanding of database security management
  • Experience managing logical and physical standby database
  • Knowledge of Oracle DataGuard and GoldenGate replication
  • Required Knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Manager with Basic Linux knowledge

What you get in return:

  • Love your career: Competitive total rewards package. Blog during work hours. Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like!
  • Love your work/life balance: Flexibly work remotely from your home, there’s no daily travel requirement to an office! All you need is a stable internet connection.
  • Love your coworkers: Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry!
  • Love your workspace: We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment!
  • Love yourself: Pythian cares about the health and well-being of our team. You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more). Additionally, you will receive a generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.

Hiring Disclaimer

To be considered for this position, applicants will be required to complete a technical test through a third party platform.
The successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.

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Many of our customers face the significant challenge of unlocking the full potential of their data in an increasingly complex technological landscape. They grapple with migrating to the cloud, modernizing legacy systems, and harnessing the power of advanced analytics and AI to stay competitive. This is why Pythian is dedicated to guiding organizations through their digital transformation journeys. We empower businesses to not only navigate these complexities but to thrive by transforming their data into their most valuable asset. Our expertise in strategic database and analytics services, from initial consulting to seamless cloud migrations, ensures that our customers' data estates are secure, optimized, and primed for growth. We understand that the path to AI adoption is unique for each enterprise. That's why we focus on developing industry-specific, data-centric strategies that turn creative challenges into new opportunities.

Our customers benefit from our deep partnerships with leading technology providers like Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and Snowflake. These collaborations allow us to provide cutting-edge solutions and a keen understanding of AI, fast-tracking our customers' success, optimizing their operations, and delivering measurable business outcomes. Whether it's modernizing data infrastructure, building scalable data ecosystems like data lakes and lakehouses, or establishing effective governance frameworks, we ensure data quality and accessibility. We help organizations overcome data complexities, enabling them to leverage advanced technologies, including AI, to drive innovation, streamline processes, and mitigate risks. Our comprehensive approach extends to enterprise applications like SAP and Oracle EBS, ensuring optimal performance, security, and alignment with business goals, thereby enabling digital transformation at scale. Ultimately, our goal is to help our customers maximize the value of their data, achieve operational excellence, and foster a culture of continuous innovation and growth.

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