Oracle Database Consultant

Pythian is hiring for the role of Oracle Database Consultant!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Installing, configuring and upgrading Oracle databases.
• Oracle Administration including: Experience with RAC, RMAN, Data Guard, Golden Gate, Exadata, 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

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