Oracle Database Consultant - Remote

Overview

As an Oracle Database Consultant, you will be a part of a team to supply complete support for all aspects of managed database and application infrastructure operations to a variety of Pythian’s customers.

In Short

• Installing, configuring and upgrading Oracle databases.
• Oracle Administration including experience with RAC, RMAN, Data Guard, Golden Gate, Exadata, Performance Tuning, and WebLogic middleware.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package with excellent take home salaries, shifted work time bonus (if applicable) and an annual bonus plan!
• Hone your skills or learn new ones with an annual training allowance; 2 paid professional development days, attend conferences, become certified, whatever you like!
• 3 weeks of paid time off and flexible working hours.
• All equipment needed to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS.
• Opportunity to blog during work hours and volunteer for your favorite charity.