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Database Administrator (Oracle/Postgres/AWS)

General Info: US Citizens or GC Holders onlyMust be on our W2- no C2CFully Remote- Local candidates preferredResponsibilitiesFind poorly performing SQL and recommend or make query and database-level improvementsDesign, develop, test, implement, maintain, and document production and non-prod databases and data dictionariesSupport application releases, including SQL changes tied to each releaseWork a queue of data-change tickets submitted by tier supportMonitor daily database activity, including performance, tuning, growth, patching, and security configurationsHandle routine operational work like job dispatching, backup and recovery, and disk storage allocationTake part in an on-call rotation (about 1 week in 7), plus night and weekend maintenance as neededRequired Qualifications 3+ years of Oracle database development and administration in a fast-moving production environmentHands-on experience with Oracle and PostgresCloud database experience on AWS (Postgres, Snowflake, and/or DynamoDB) Expert-level SQL tuning and query plan optimization A development mindset, with strong SQL, PL/SQL, and PL/pgSQL skillsExperience with backup and recovery using Oracle RMANExperience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Experience building and maintaining SQL reports and UNIX shell scriptsWillingness to join the on-call rotation, including after-hours coverage (business hours are 7am to 7pm Central)
Preferred Qualifications: SQL Server experienceOracle ASM experienceExposure to vector databasesStrong customer service and problem-solving skillsHighly organized and detail-oriented, with clear written and verbal communication, including documentation