Title: Oracle DBA with Exadata
Location: Plano, TX or Jersey City, NJ
Contact: gorav.sharma@synechron.com
Job Summary: The Oracle Exadata DBA will be responsible for the implementation, support, and maintenance of Oracle databases on the Exadata platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Oracle RDBMS with a specific focus on performance tuning and optimization on the Exadata database machine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain Oracle Exadata database machines and software.
- Perform database performance tuning and monitoring to ensure optimal efficiency and reliability.
- Implement and manage Exadata-specific features such as Smart Scan, Hybrid Columnar Compression, and Storage Indexes.
- Work closely with application developers and architects to optimize SQL statements and database design for Exadata.
- Conduct regular system checks and performance reviews to anticipate and mitigate potential issues.
- Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies for Exadata environments.
- Ensure database security by managing user access and privileges.
- Patch and upgrade databases regularly to maintain support and compliance.
- Provide support for database issues and outages, including on-call after-hours support as needed.
- Document database configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Train and mentor junior DBAs and other team members on Exadata best practices.
- Collaborate with network and storage teams to ensure compatibility and performance between systems.
- Keep abreast of new Exadata features and technologies and recommend their implementation where beneficial.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Experience as an Oracle DBA, with at least 2 years focused on Exadata.
- Strong understanding of Oracle database architecture and software stack.
- Proficient in SQL and PL/SQL programming for performance tuning and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC), Automatic Storage Management (ASM), and Data Guard.
- Familiarity with database scripting and automation tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Oracle Exadata Certification is highly preferred.
We can offer you:
- A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
- A multinational organization with 55 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad
- Laptop and a mobile phone
- 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
- Maternity & Paternity leave plans
- A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
- Retirement savings plans
- A higher education certification policy
- Commuter benefits (varies by region)
- Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
- On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
- Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
- Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
- A flat and approachable organization
- A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture
SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
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