Progress DBA (QAD)

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Database Administrator III and contribute to serving science globally. In this role, you'll work with advanced technologies to deliver effective database solutions while collaborating with AWS architects and fellow IT professionals. You'll design and implement scalable database services, develop comprehensive reports and dashboards, and ensure the consistent operation of our database environments through strategic automation.

As a technical resource, you'll be responsible for the design, installation, and deployment of sophisticated database landscapes while staying current with the latest industry trends in RDMS, Data Warehouse, and Application Integration Platforms. You'll contribute to enterprise data technology standards, implement robust security measures, and support critical business initiatives in an agile environment.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in database services
• Preferred Fields of Study: Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Relevant certifications are valued
• Strong proficiency in database technologies including Oracle, MySQL, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/OCI)
• Expert knowledge of T-SQL, PL/SQL, and Python development
• Experience with database security management and implementation
• Demonstrated expertise in backup, recovery, and replication technologies
• Proficiency in automation tools including Ansible, Jenkins, and Git
• Experience with Oracle APEX and cloud database services (RDS, Azure SQL)
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux (RHEL) environments
• Proven ability to install and configure database clients across multiple platforms
• Experience with RAC, Data Guard, and active/passive database clusters
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellence in written and verbal communication
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in diverse team settings
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills
• Commitment to staying current with emerging database technologies