Oracle Database Administrator (Sr IT Database Administrator)

Disability Solutions - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Houston, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Oracle Database Administrator (Sr IT Database Administrator) at Elster Solutions LLC is responsible for the design, implementation, and delivery of database projects using agile processes. This role involves leading Oracle database upgrades, ensuring product compliance with Oracle patching, and mentoring team members in performance tuning and database optimization. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and deliver committed projects on-time using defined agile processes.
• Lead Oracle database upgrade design planning, estimates, and scripting development for Oracle 12c to 19c upgrades.
• Ensure product compliance with Oracle-related patching.
• Proactively lead and mentor team in Oracle performance tuning improvements.
• Test and improve PL/SQL performance.
• Analyze and improve Oracle database partitioning and table consolidation.
• Model database schema, data volume, and throughput, and scale accordingly.
• Research and lead efforts for new database adoption for next-generation software and platform evolution.
• Participate in cross-functional agile teams, collaborating with software developers, testers, and product managers.
• Clarify and define feature test acceptance criteria with stakeholders and team members.
• Participate in daily standups, weekly story workshops, and team activities.
• Conduct code reviews and adhere to coding standards and development processes.
• Maximize the value and quality of projects delivered to customers.
• Ensure new content has adequate automated test coverage.
• Support a team-based approach to continuously deliver value to customers while focusing on technical excellence.
• Capture and drive opportunities for product improvement back into product management to enhance customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in Oracle (11g, 12c, 19c) Database administration, support, and design.
• Experience in developing automated scripts for maintenance, installation, upgrades, and backup of Oracle embedded databases.
• Proficiency in SQL Tuning and PL/SQL database design and application development.
• Ability to interpret Oracle AWR and ADDM reports.
• Experience in Database Administration, Analysis, Design, Development, and Maintenance of various Applications, Oracle OEM, and Data Guard.

Benefits

• Eligible for Employee Referral Program: $1500
• Telecommuting permitted up to two (2) times per week