Oracle DBA

Oracle DBA

BCForward is currently seeking a highly motivated Oracle DBA fully remote role.

Position Title: Oracle DBA

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 5th - May - 2025
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 3 - 6 months contract to permanent

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY), [CONTRACT], [REMOTE]

Pay Range: $48/hr - $54.71/hr

NOTE: Candidate must be authorized to work in US without any sponsorship.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Responsibilities:

* Work with a team of DBAs that support multiple clients. Most of which run on the Oracle DBMS. Opportunities to expand to other clients and DBMSs

* Management of Oracle DBMS products

* Knowledge of managing databases on Linux, Windows and AWS Oracle RDS

* Management of Oracle HA and Replication environments including RAC cluster support and Data Guard

* Design and support for backup and recovery of databases using RMAN integrated with other backup utilities.

* Plan and execute the patching and upgrades of Oracle databases (in both a standalone and RAC environments). Demonstrate skill using database backup and recovery models, utilities, and best practices

* Troubleshoot and optimize DBMS infrastructure and application database efficiency including the tuning of data queries within programs to maximize application performance. Determines data to collect and analyzes information as appropriate.

* Configuration and utilization of database performance monitoring and tuning tools such as Grid Control

* Participate in application meetings to assist with the design and planning of database modifications in coordination with application releases and upgrades, application troubleshooting, roadmap planning, etc.

* Utilize the knowledge of Oracle DBMS internals, objects, and processes, as well as best practice principles regarding availability, performance, and security

* Implement and administer Oracle DBMS and database security in regards to user and application access, encryption methods, auditing.

* Coordinate and execute Data Refreshes and migrations between environments as required.

* Deploy and configure new DBMS/database environments.

* Document and update complex work instructions for reuse.

* Participation in Disaster Recovery Drills

* Participation in 24x7 On Call Rotation

* Architect/Engineer DBMS projects

* Provides work guidance and leadership to less experienced personnel. Acts as technical project leader on assigned projects.

* Review and coordinate all DBMS changes to ensure accuracy and

* Utilizes standard corporate tools to record change and problem activities for tracking purposes.

* Application database/query performance troubleshooting and analysis

* Develops complex data retrieval queries. Analyzes and determines informational needs and elements, data relationships and attributes, proposed manipulation, data flow and storage requirements, and data output and reporting capabilities for complex databases. Recommends and implements a course of action based on analyses.

* Defines logical attributes and inter-relationships and designs complex data structures to accommodate database production, storage, maintenance and accessibility to enhance performance.

Job requirements:

* Technical experience to perform above job functions

* US residence

* Bachelor's Degree in IT or related subject

* 7 years experience with administrating HA Oracle Environments in Linux and Windows

* Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

* Clear and concise communication, writing, and presentation skills

* Proven ability to provide thorough and friendly direction on a business and technical level

* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, dynamic, and results-focused environment

* Ability to support multiple diverse environments

* Understanding of ITIL processes, Change Management, Incident Management, Problem Management

* Willingness to work as part of a 24 x 7 on-call rotation

* Character to multi-task effectively and efficiently with little supervision

* Willingness to rapidly expand skillset to other technologies

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 237971 when responding to this ad.

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