Database Administrator (MSSQL/Oracle)
Purpose of the role
The Database Administrator will assist the database operations team in the implementation, configuration, security, maintenance, and performance tuning/monitoring of the Amadeus database tier as assigned.
The focus of this role is to ensure the availability and performance of existing and future enterprise applications using Oracle, MySQL, Mongo, Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres and other emerging database technologies. You will partner closely with cross functional teams that include Development, Product and Architecture to ensure delivery of our applications at the highest level of quality and performance.
In this role you'll:
Plan, document, allocate, install, and configure database servers (with appropriate patch level and within current security standards) with a strong emphasis on high availability and fault tolerance and disaster recovery including multi-site high-availability as required.
Plan, create, implement, monitor, and maintain backup solutions via automation, as well as perform backup restore validation tasks.
Design, build, maintain database monitoring solutions for 100's of databases in the multiple terabyte range across data platforms.
Manage databases through phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from development through critical Production systems. Manage and create standards, procedures, and policies for governing database environments
Provide escalation support, troubleshooting and resolution assistance, and performance tuning aid for the platform and operational database teams.
May perform other duties as requested or assigned.
About the ideal candidate:
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business. Will accept equivalent related work experience for the right candidate.
2-4 years’ experience working with Oracle database technologies, such as Oracle 12c/19c, GoldenGate, and Exadata, in a critical, highly available enterprise operation.
Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server (2016, 2017, 2019) is a plus.
Experience/ knowledge in MySQL, Mongo, and/or Postgres is a plus.
Understanding the impact that critical systems have on the overall business of a company. Specific knowledge of hospitality and travel business a plus.
Certification in one or more database platforms is preferred.
Able to troubleshoot complex database engine performance or technical issues.
Collaborate with and understand the infrastructure team dependencies on the database environment.
Ability to plan and execute tasks related to maintenance, upgrades, failovers and other database system sustaining activities as required.
Fluent in English required
Knowledge of HW, OS, and storage technologies
Proficient with RDBMS memory architecture and associated tuning techniques
Proficiency in various scripting languages
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in abstract situations
Understanding of capacity management concepts and techniques
Demonstrable knowledge on DB tuning tools
Other industry certifications such as SAFe or ITIL a plus
Ability to balance multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently.
Must be willing to work in a 24x7x365 rotational environment. This may include a 24/7 shared on-call schedule.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
