Lead Database Administrator

Remote in Mexico

DBA & Cloud Migration

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Mexico

Join our Tech Data Services Oracle team as a Lead Database Administrator.

You will oversee the implementation and support of Oracle databases, ensuring high availability and optimal performance. Additionally, you will play an integral role in enhancing features across supported platforms. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Ensure Oracle database availability and response time by diagnosing and resolving issues in a high-availability multi-datacenter environment
Monitor performance and address availability challenges to maintain seamless database operations
Resolve issues promptly and effectively during standard work hours
Configure and deploy business-critical databases based on requirements from application development teams and business stakeholders
Adhere to audit, security, and regulatory standards to ensure compliance
Provide DBA support for complex software installations and upgrades, including major updates
Safeguard the integrity, security, and privacy of sensitive business data
Support solutions for data replication, backup, and high availability
Develop and configure new capabilities for supported platforms

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of work experience as an enterprise Oracle DBA
Strong knowledge of Oracle 19C on VMware and Exadata
Background in using Oracle Real Application Clusters
Experience with Linux, Oracle Database, PL/SQL, and Oracle ASM
Familiarity with tools such as SQL Developer, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Toad, and Foglight
Proficiency in database and SQL tuning techniques as well as database patching
Expertise in physical and logical replication approaches, including disk-level replication and Oracle Data Guard
Understanding of MongoDB and SQL, plus willingness to expand knowledge in these areas
Competency in written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

Understanding of Azure SQL Managed Instance
Knowledge of Qlik and Kafka
Familiarity with Informatica, Databricks, or Starburst

Benefits

International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
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