Oracle Database Administrator

Location Address: Hybrid (Currently remote with the possibility of transitioning into a hybrid work model in the future. Candidates are expected to come to the office when necessary) – Downtown Toronto

Contract Duration: ASAP until October 31, 2024

Scheduled Hours: 8:30am-5pm (Occasional over time and weekend hours may be required)

Extension Opportunity: Yes

FTE Opportunity: Possibility

Typical Day in Role:

• Oracle Installation, Database creations and upgrades from lower Database versions to higher versions.

• Troubleshooting connectivity and addressing any system concerns.

• Perform diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting of software, o/s, and database issues (ex. correcting installation, configuration, or data problems).

• Plan and perform software installation, configuration, upgrade and patching database configuration, maintenance, upgrade and patching.

• Perform and manage system and database backups.

• Reporting to Senior Manager.

Candidate Requirements/Must-Have skills:

1) 10+ years of working experience as a Database Administrator

2) 3+ years of hands experience with Ansible Automation

3) 5+ years of hands on experience with Oracle Installation - Database upgrades/migrations

4) 5+ years of hands on experience with Database creation and upgrade of Oracle database versions 12c & 19c

5) 5+ years of hands on experience with Data Guard – Database replication tools, setup, configure and support

6) 5+ years of hands on experience with Database performance and tuning

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Previous Banking/FI experience is an asset

• Familiar with Security and Auditing

• Oracle Certifications

• Oracle Exadata

• Database setup in a Cloud environment

• RAC (Real Application Cluster) and Automatic Storage Management (ASM)

• OEM/Grid Control (13c)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills to be able to work well with technical peers and business stakeholders at different levels within the organization.

• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as work independently or with minimal direction.

• Good time management and organizational skills to effectively manage high scale project.

Best vs. Average Candidate:

• Solid Oracle based knowledge and experience.

• Good attitude, willing to learn and a good team player.

• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

• Experience working with executives.

Education:

• Post-secondary degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related IT field is a nice to have.

Candidate Review & Selection

• One Step Process: MS Teams Interview with Hiring Manager + Manager from another team (1 Hour)

• Interview is separated into two sections – the first half will cover soft skills and the second half will focus on technical components.