Oracle DBA Full Time

Chase Resourcing are delighted to announce that we are currently recruiting an Oracle DBA for a major client of ours based in Kerry.

 POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES OF ORACLE DBA 

• Database administration of Oracle 11g/12c databases on AIX/Linux platforms (including RAC/ ASM).
• Supporting Application teams with their Projects, queries and issues.
• Providing schema design advice for developers and data analysts.
• Reviewing Application deployment code to ensure it is optimized for performance.
• Providing training/workshops for Application Teams on SQL and PL/SQL best practice tuning techniques.
• Continuous pro-active review/optimization of top SQL activity for business-critical Applications.
• Analysing and providing solutions for Application performance issues and ad-hoc Application tuning requests.
• Project managing Application optimization and space management initiatives.
• Day to day database administration including: troubleshooting, configuration, performance tuning, RMAN backup/recovery, space management, SQL, PL/SQL and UNIX scripting, installing/patching databases, process automation.
• Research, evaluation, and recommendations on database educational material to peers and management.
• Other job-related duties requiring the same general knowledge, skills and degree of responsibility as above.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• A Qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field.
• 4+ years of Oracle DBA experience.
• Understanding of 11g/12c Oracle Database concepts, schema design methodologies and administration best practices.
• Hands on 11g/12c Oracle database implementation/admin experience in high availability, disaster recovery configurations.
• Demonstrated SQL and PL/SQL skills.
• Knowledge of Linux/UNIX architecture, OS commands and tools (UNIX scripting skills would be an added advantage).
• Good knowledge of all the database elements that affect Application performance and efficiency.
• Knowledge of Client/Server architecture and distributed processing.
• Knowledge of AWR, ADDM, SQL Tuning and SQL Access Advisors, V$ performance views and end-to-end Application tracing.
• Working knowledge of the IT industry/vendor market to effectively address the development of database software systems and enhancements to existing systems for business and other database/Application users.
• Willingness to work part of the week during US business hours to support US Application teams.
• Willingness to provide on-call support during off-business hours including weekends on a rotating basis.
• Weekend and late-night work may be required on occasion.

ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS

• Able to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Highly self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative as well as under direction.
• Keen attention to detail and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including strong technical documentation expertise.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Good interpersonal skills including empathy with users, active listening, patience and understanding.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high–pressure environment.

If this position is of interest to you, please send a copy of your CV to Aoife.shine@chase.ie or call me today on 066 9762007