Honeywell International - Houston, TX
posted 3 months ago
The Oracle Database Administrator (Sr IT Database Administrator) position at Elster Solutions LLC involves a critical role in managing and optimizing Oracle databases to ensure high performance and reliability. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and delivering projects on time while adhering to defined agile processes. This role requires leading the planning and execution of Oracle database upgrades, specifically transitioning from Oracle 12c to 19c, and ensuring that the database environment is consistently updated with the latest patches and security measures. In addition to upgrade management, the Oracle Database Administrator will proactively mentor team members in performance tuning and optimization of Oracle databases. This includes testing and improving PL/SQL performance, analyzing database partitioning, and consolidating tables to enhance efficiency. The role also involves database schema modeling and data volume throughput modeling, which are essential for scaling the database to meet evolving business needs. The position requires active participation in cross-functional agile teams, collaborating closely with software developers, firmware developers, testers, product managers, and other stakeholders. The Oracle Database Administrator will work to clarify feature test acceptance criteria, participate in daily standups, and engage in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards. The role emphasizes a team-based approach to delivering value to customers while maintaining individual technical excellence. Furthermore, the Oracle Database Administrator will capture opportunities for product improvement and communicate these back to product management to enhance customer satisfaction and user experience. Ensuring compliance with Honeywell's security requirements for new content delivery is also a key responsibility of this role.