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Software MindSM

[8PP] Oracle/SQL DBA

Software Mind is a global digital transformation partner, providing software development services and expert teams to companies across various industries. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Krakow, Poland, the company has expanded its operations throughout Europe, the US, and Latin America.

Software Mind

Employee count: 1001-5000

Costa Rica only

Overview
Software Mind is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Oracle/SQL SBA

In addition to a competitive salary rate and a positive work environment, we are committed to delivering high-quality technology solutions, we also offer:

  • Flexible schedules
  • An authentic work-life balance
  • Payment in US Dollars


About the role:

We are seeking a Database Analyst to join our team. As our ideal Database Analyst, we are looking for someone ready to bring their troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to the forefront. The Database Analyst will be responsible for both Oracle and SQL Server/Azure SQL database activities both on-premises and in a Cloud environment of which include performance, configuration management, integrity, and security.

Some of the main responsibilities for the role include:

  • Analyze Oracle and SQL Server databases to diagnose performance issues
  • Analyze AWR, ASH, SQL Plan Monitor, and Oracle trace files and determine the root cause, and provide a resolution
  • DBA support for Oracle databases – both on-prem and cloud
  • SQL Server Query Store proficiency
  • Establish and enforce regular Database maintenance practices
  • Identify opportunities to fine-tune and optimize SQL queries/views and PL/SQL programs;
  • Comfortable with analyzing query explain plans and recommending performance improvements.
  • Provide ongoing maintenance and support of database schemas and views
  • Conduct root cause analysis and resolve production problems and data issues
  • Provide extensive support for performance tuning and monitoring various databases. Support various business and application teams for database performance tuning related to business requirements.
  • Develop best performance analysis practices and enforce these standards across the team
  • Work with the other departments in the organization to provide timely updates to the customer.

Job Skills/Requirements
- +90% English written and oral (at least B2 level) with excellent communication skills
- Experience with Oracle Database (design, development, administration, tuning, SE2/statspack)
- Experience with SQL Server (backup/restore, performance tuning, environment management)
- Familiar with Database security, scripting, and automation

- Proficiency with SQL

- Cloud: Azure & AWS

- OS: Unix, Solaris, Linux, Windows
- Knowledge of database licensing (Oracle & SQL Server)
- Familiar with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Familiar with Trace file analysis & live monitoring
- Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills
- Continuous learning on database technologies and trends

We are Software Mind, an awesome team of engineers who are ready to ramp up any top-notch company’s projects! Our aim? To always be one step ahead. Become part of a multicultural company in constant growth with an excellent work environment certified by Great Place To Work!

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Costa Rica +/- 0 hours

About Software Mind

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What began in 1999 as the vision of two ambitious Polish developers in their final years of college, eager to build interesting business apps for international markets using emerging technologies, has blossomed into Software Mind, a global digital transformation partner. For over two decades, this Krakow-based company has been at the forefront of software development, evolving from a boutique Polish software house into a significant player with a robust presence across Europe, the US, and Latin America. This journey has been marked by organic growth, strategic external investments, and key acquisitions, including companies like ValueLogic, Code Factory, Chmurowisko, Virtualmind, and number8. These moves have not only expanded Software Mind's geographical reach but also deepened its expertise and service offerings.

Software Mind's core mission is to provide organizations worldwide with the critical expertise, resources, and product engineering necessary to drive their business forward. They empower companies with skilled software engineers and autonomous, cross-functional development teams that manage the entire software lifecycle, from the initial spark of an idea to its release and ongoing support. The company prides itself on a culture that prioritizes openness, ownership, and respect, fostering a global team that is encouraged to 'crave more, act as a true partner, and deliver meaningful value'. This people-centric approach, combined with a strong technological foundation in areas like cloud computing, AI, data science, and embedded software, allows Software Mind to accelerate digital transformations and enhance software delivery for a diverse clientele that includes scale-ups, unicorns, and large enterprise-level companies. Their path has mirrored the challenges many of their clients face – navigating new markets, cultivating deep domain knowledge, and integrating cutting-edge technologies – which uniquely positions them to guide digital accelerations and engineer software that not only impacts today but also inspires tomorrow.

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