SQL & Oracle DBA

DXC Technology


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time
Responsibilities

Job Description:

  • Serve as Senior engineer for Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and other database technologies
  • Responsible for database backup and restore functions including scheduled tests of DR availability, including knowledge of MS SQL restoration and availability technologies such as Clustering, Replication and especially Always-On
  • Actively partcipate in CAB meeting,DORM Calls,escalation calls,Improvement sessions
  • MS SQL production SQL Instance / database level performance tuning
  • Understands SQL parameter/configuraton files enhancemenet and deep tuning
  • Participates in SQL code-reviews for the application teams to enforce SQL coding standards
  • Builds and reports on SQL environment performance and availability metrics and takes appropriate actions to implement best practices and optimize performance
  • Assist in the technical analysis and design for current and future projects
  • Writes appropriate SQL scripts to extract data efficiently and in a timely manner
  • Install database software/features on servers as needed
  • Monitor databases for performance and issues using monitoring tools
  • Ensure all database servers are managed to Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)
  • Working closely with Vendors and external support to provide stable environment
  • Architect and maintain Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and backup/restore strategies
  • Lead performance tuning, patch management, and complex incident resolution
  • Manage Oracle database lifecycle: provisioning, migration, upgrades
  • Manage SQL database lifecycle: EOL provisioning, migration, upgrades
  • Ensure high availability and replication readiness across DCs
  • Ensure DB is maintaining at high level of concistency
  • Implement automation for routine tasks using Powershell/ T-SQL, PL/SQL scripting, Cron Jobs and SQL Jobs
  • Ensure NCA and NDMO compliance, secure data handling, and auditing
  • Mentor L2 Oracle/SQL engineers and interface with solution architects

Mandatory Skills Description

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Typically, 6+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role
  • Advanced skills in Oracle 19c+, RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM, SQL 2014, SQL2017, SQL2019, SSIS, SSRS
  • Expertise in SQL optimization and schema tuning, capacity tuning and database deep troubleshooting
  • Expertise in using combination of fine tuning tools : SQL Profiler, extended event, default trace, windows performance counter
  • Have experience with Large database environment,
  • Experience in hybrid cloud database setups
  • Knowledgeable with automation, reporting, automatic performance tuning,
  • Strong knowledge of industry-standard database management practices and methodologies

Nice-to-Have Skills Description

  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
  • Professional certification in database administration
  • Powershell,
  • Windows & Unix administrations,
  • ITIL

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