What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oracle Financials DBA position at Harvey Nash?
Implements database software installs, upgrades, and patches Conducts regular database performance testing and tuning Conducts regular SQL tracing and tuning.
Capacity planning for database storage and memory Recommends and implements dimensional models, including aggregation and indexing strategies Implements and maintains operational and disaster recovery procedures Manages database security, user accounts and access privileges Writing and maintaining UNIX shell scripts for database monitoring and job automation Performs complex bug verification, release testing for assigned products Works with fellow DBAs and other internal teams to establish, implement and document database standards Confers with internal department managers regarding problems with and the capabilities of various internally-used databases Flexibility to adapt to and willingness to learn new technologies.
Advise on database concepts and functional capabilities Share responsibility with fellow DBAs for 24/7 on-call support Recommends systems changes to programming management Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
Working positively and having fun within a team environment Maintain hot and cold backups using RMAN and maintains backup and recovery documentation Ability to work within change control processes Maintain detailed project plans for and occasionally lead DBA projects Working on multiple Oracle database projects in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Skills: The candidate must have at least 4 to 9 years of experience in managing Oracle relational database systems in the Unix environment. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years experience supporting Oracle Financials and other database technologies like Netezza, DB2 and PostgreSQL. Strong conceptual and analytic skills. Skilled in SQL programming, knowledge of operating systems and UNIX scripting languages. Knowledge of database security management and data integrity concepts, knowledge of ETL and query tools, and experience in code migration, database change management and data management through the various stages of the development life cycle.
Education: A Bachelor's degree in business or computer science or equivalent experience is required.
Salary : $75 - $78