Senior Database Administrator na Quarterhill

The Database Administrator works independently under general direction of the Lead Database Administrator; responsible for resolving issues in a timely manner. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

As part of the dedicated support team, the candidate will administer database and application systems (e.g. Oracle RDBMS, Oracle WebLogic, Oracle Application Server), and perform all duties related to on-going operations of the database infrastructure running on Windows or Linux operating systems.

Tasks will include, but are not limited to: 

• Proven problem-solving skills from problem assessment to solution selection 

• Capacity to embrace change and quickly adapt to new situations, changes in direction, and altering priorities 

• Hands-on experience with installation, configuration and troubleshooting data guard 

• Unix/Linux shell scripting and Oracle RMAN backup/recovery experience required 

• Administration, performance monitoring, reporting and root cause analysis 

• Golden Gate experience - helpful 

• Install/Manage Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) 

• Manage, implement and maintain database design, creation, security, backups and recovery 

• Support production Oracle database services to ensure the highest standards of availability resilience, integrity, security and performance required by client’s business 

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment 

• Installation, upgrades, migrations and maintenance of databases, including patching 

• Assist with high availability and disaster recovery (DR), database health checks and optimization, monitoring and management setup and configuration 

• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, providing options, recommendations, and additional actions relating to resolving issues, mitigating risks, and resolving escalated items 

• Must understand java runtime concepts such as heap memory, thread dumps, garbage collection, etc. 

• Investigate and troubleshoot tickets by querying database and viewing server logs 

• Able to produce statistical data/charts/graphs 

• Identify issue trends and develop ways to prevent future occurrences 

• Strong experience working with Java based web servers and applications required 

• Experience working with Linux environments required 

• Ability to distinguish between critical and non-critical issues; strong problem-solving skills 

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance for assigned shift. 

Competencies: 

• Must possess basic communication skills both written and verbal 

• Able to demonstrate technical experience with recent hands-on capabilities and strong problem-solving skills 

• Detail oriented and highly organized 

• Able to communicate regularly on project and task progress 

• Four(4) year college degree or equivalent related working experience 

• Relevant technical certification or equivalent related working experience 

• 3+ years of experience working in an application support or service support role, such as Tier-3 application support engineer 

• 3+ years of experience with Oracle database servers (10g, 11g, or 12c) 

• Experience with PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL server helpful 

• Experience with Oracle RAC in an ASM environment (3+ years) 

• Experience with Apache web server setup and configuration 

• Experience with Java application support and troubleshooting 

• Experience with high availability and failover concepts and implementation 

• Strong understanding in PL/SQL and SQL and able to write SQL query. 

• Ability to understand and interface with infrastructure and Development organizations and internal business owners 
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Experience with Oracle Application servers (10.1.2 & 10.1.3 or higher) preferred 

• Background in WebLogic Administration, best practices and standard procedures preferred 

• Experience in PCI Compliance is preferred 

We offer a Total Rewards plan designed with you and your family’s health and wellness in mind that includes: 

• Paid days off (i.e. vacation, sick days, bereavement leave) 
• Health and Dental plans 
• Retirement plans 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) 
• Employee referral program 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability or any other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.  

We appreciate all responses and will acknowledge only those being considered for an interview. 

We respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.