Oracle Database Consultant

Oracle Database Consultant — Brazil | PST Hours | Remote

Why Pythian?

At Pythian, we are experts in strategic database and analytics services, driving digital transformation and operational excellence. Pythian, a multinational company, was founded in 1997 and started by ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical databases. We quickly earned a reputation for solving tough data challenges. We were there when the industry moved from on-premises to cloud environments, and as enterprises sought more from their data, we expanded our competencies to include advanced analytics.

Today, we empower organizations to embrace transformation and leverage advanced technologies, including AI, to stay competitive. We deliver innovative solutions that meet each client's data goals and have built strong partnerships with Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and Snowflake. The powerful combination of our extensive expertise in data and cloud and our ability to keep on top of the latest bleeding edge technologies make us the perfect partner to help mid and large-sized businesses transform to stay ahead in today's rapidly changing digital economy.

Why you?

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.

If this is you, and you wonder what it would be like to work at Pythian, reach out to us and find out

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Pythian Careers

• Installing, configuring and upgrading Oracle databases.
• Oracle Administration including: Experience with RAC, RMAN, Data Guard, Golden Gate, Exadata, Performance Tuning, WebLogic middleware - Forms and Reports, Various storage engines, Oracle customer tools, Performance tuning of Oracle databases, Oracle technical support, Oracle tools.
• 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.
• Experience with RAC, working directly with external customers, Project managing.
• 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.
• Communicating status and planning activities to customers and team members.
• Collaborating with remote team members.
• Participating in team's on-call rotation.
• Working the shift to cover the PST timezone (UTC - 7).

• A minimum of 5 years of previous experience working as an Oracle Database Administrator
• Technical skills include: RAC, Exadata internals and admin, GoldenGate, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), RMAN backup and recovery, Data Guard setup and MAA (Maximum Availability Architecture), Scripting, Automation, Performance tuning and Security (wallets/SSL config).
• Understanding of current IT service standards such as ITIL.
• Undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience interfacing with external customers, with a strong customer service focus and 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.

• Love your career : Competitive total rewards and salary package. Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
• Love your work/life balance : Flexibly work remotely from your home, there's no daily travel requirement to an office All you need is a stable internet connection.
• Love your coworkers : Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry
• Love your development : Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like
• Love your workspace : We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment
• Love yourself : Pythian cares about the health and well-being of our team. You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more). Additionally, you will receive a generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.

The successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.