Job#: 2047261
Job Description:
We are taking our Database Engineers Team to the next level. These talented employees are the drivers of analyzing, designing, developing, testing, debugging, implementing, and integrating new or existing operational efficiencies into the technical infrastructure and existing business processes. In this role you will primarily work with the many different Database technologies but with a focus on Oracle and PostgreSQL.You will also be adding value by designing and developing solutions to improve and enhance our operational processes.You will also drive efficiencies by working with application vendors for issue resolution and provides technical leadership to his/her team and customers.You will use your solutions-oriented approach and high work ethic, along with excellent communication and process management skills, to mentor internal customers and teammates on the Database platforms.
Please note this role provides 2nd level support on a rotational basis along with development activities.
Required qualifications include:
*Deep knowledge in installing, configuring and maintaining enterprise Database Technology environments such as Oracle and PostgreSQL in an on premise and AWS Cloud infrastructure
*Extensive knowledge installing, upgrading and performing Disaster Recovery efforts with Oracle DBs
*SQL Tuning and Database Performance Evaluation and Configuration
*Systems engineering experience, including AIX / Linux performance, memory management, I/O & Performance tuning, security, clusters and troubleshooting.
*Experience working directly with customers, resolving database, systems and infrastructure-related issues and also providing systems architecture leadership
*Working knowledge of relational database internals (locking, consistency, serialization, disaster recovery)
*Coding skills in at least one scripting language a must (TCL, Perl, Python, PowerShell, etc.)
*Minimum 5 years of experience engineering, administering and managing multiple relational database technologies (e.g. Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc)
*Experience in Agile/Scrum methodology
*Experience in shell and python scripting with focus on DevOps tools, CI/CD
*Significant exposure in various OS administration tasks
*Analytical Problem Solving
*Effective Written Communications
*Effective Verbal Communications
Preferred Qualifications:
*Bachelors or Equivalent Experience
*Experience:5+ years
Job Overview
Employees in this role are responsible for all activities associated with the administration of either mainframe or distributed computerized databases.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
* Designs, implements, maintains, and monitors databases
* Develops, documents, and implements guidelines, standards andprocedures, maintenance of database dictionaries, and integration of systems through database design
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Bachelors or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 4+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Effective Written Communications
- Effective Verbal Communications
- Bachelors - Sciences
- DBA/Administration
- Database Applications
- Database Connectivity
- Database BackEnd
- Performance Consulting
EEO Employer
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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