Database Consultant

Summary

Join Pythian as an Oracle Database Consultant and be part of a team providing comprehensive support for managed database and application infrastructure operations. You will install, configure, and upgrade Oracle databases; design and implement backup/recovery strategies; develop monitoring methods; and administer IT solutions. The role requires strong customer service skills, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities. You will work remotely with flexible hours and receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a wellness budget, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. On-call rotation and occasional overtime are required. The position demands strong analytical and organizational skills, along with a deep understanding of Oracle technologies.

Requirements

• Interfacing with external customers, strong customer service focus with the ability to maintain customer expectations and priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Self-motivated and directed, while working in a fast-paced demanding environment
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Very effective organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Understanding of current IT service standards such as ITIL
• Undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or related field or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring and upgrading Oracle databases
• Oracle Administration including: Experience with RAC, RMAN, Data Guard, Golden Gate, Exadata ( Optional ), Performance Tuning, WebLogic middleware - Forms and Reports, Various storage engines, Oracle customer tools, Performance tuning of Oracle databases, Oracle technical support, Oracle tools
• Designing and implementing various Oracle backup/recovery strategies
• Oracle replication and slave setup, coding scripts, procedures, functions, etc
• Developing methods for monitoring, Linux/Unix and Shell scripting
• Experience with RAC, working directly with external customers, Project managing
• Coordinating, analyzing, designing, implementing and administering IT solutions
• Recommending best practices for improvements to current operational processes
• Administering backup procedures and disaster recovery plans
• Presenting technical courses to customers
• Participating in on-call coverage rotation plan
• Communicating status and planning activities to customers and team members
• Collaborating with remote team members

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards and salary package
• Flexibly work remotely from your home, there’s no daily travel requirement to an office!
• Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry!
• Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like!
• We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment!
• You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more)
• Additionally, you will receive a generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity