Senior Oracle/SQL Server DBA

The Smart
Tallahassee, FL, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Query Performance Adaptable Database Systems Business Analytics Applications Oracle WebLogic Server Unix Databases Data Architecture Data Infrastructure Data Integrity Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Warehousing Database Development
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Job description

The Advanced Database Analyst provides senior-level database administration, optimization, and modernization support across enterprise systems. This role is responsible for maintaining data integrity, performance, and security while supporting database modernization initiatives including Azure Synapse and enterprise data warehousing. The position works closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to ensure database solutions align with standards, compliance requirements, and strategic objectives., Database Administration & Operations

  • Administer and maintain SQL Server and Oracle database environments
  • Perform daily operational monitoring, maintenance, and support activities
  • Manage database installations, upgrades, migrations, and patching processes
  • Support database deployments across development, test, and production environments

Performance Optimization & Reliability

  • Monitor and tune database performance to ensure availability, scalability, and efficiency
  • Analyze query performance and work with development teams to improve SQL execution
  • Design and implement database maintenance, monitoring, and replication processes
  • Ensure hardware and system resources support high availability and performance requirements

Data Integrity, Security & Compliance

  • Ensure data integrity, consistency, and quality across enterprise systems
  • Support database security, audits, and compliance with departmental policies
  • Ensure logical data models adhere to established standards and best practices
  • Support disaster recovery readiness and operational resilience

Data Architecture & Modernization

  • Support data warehouse and analytics platforms including Azure Synapse
  • Assist with modernization, automation, and cloud migration initiatives
  • Design logical databases and data models across distributed environments
  • Evaluate and recommend database, BI, and analytical tools

Automation, ETL & DevOps Support

  • Design and maintain automated database jobs, schedulers, and scripts
  • Support ETL processes, pipelines, SSIS packages, and scheduled tasks
  • Utilize DevOps or GitHub for version control and deployment workflows

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to validate requirements and deliver solutions
  • Provide database support, troubleshooting, and ticket resolution
  • Facilitate training and knowledge transfer for technical and business users
  • Participate in project meetings and provide regular status reporting

Documentation, Standards & Mentorship

  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures
  • Coach, mentor, and train technical staff
  • Recommend continuous improvement opportunities across database environments

Requirements

Do you have experience in Weblogic?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Senior Level (10 or more years of relevant experience), * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience

  • 10 or more years of professional IT experience
  • 5 or more years of hands-on experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle databases
  • Experience supporting medium to high-complexity database environments with concurrent users
  • Experience with Sun Solaris operating systems and Oracle WebLogic
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Synapse and enterprise data warehouse platforms
  • Experience using T-SQL, PL/SQL, and related database languages
  • Experience utilizing BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with cross-functional technical and business teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Oracle Certified Professional or SQL Server certification
  • Experience administering Oracle 11g or 12c production environments
  • Experience with Fusion Middleware, Oracle APEX, or Solaris environments
  • Experience working in Unix or Linux environments
  • Strong experience designing logical data models and database architectures
  • Experience diagnosing and resolving complex database infrastructure issues
  • Knowledge of data privacy, data protection, and governance practices

Core Skills & Attributes

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail and data quality
  • Ability to design reliable, scalable database solutions
  • Strong documentation and process discipline
  • Effective collaboration and stakeholder communication
  • Leadership mindset with mentoring capability
  • Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities
  • Commitment to security, compliance, and operational excellence

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary

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