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Senior Oracle Database Administrator

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Hybrid
2 Locations
Senior level
Hybrid
2 Locations
Senior level
Lead and enforce database standards while managing complex database management systems. Mentor junior members and ensure compliance with operational practices. Participate in high-pressure support and contribute to strategic technology initiatives.
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Description
Work Classification:
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, Texas or Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.
The Role:
As a Database Administrator at GM, you will lead, enforce, and educate peers and partners on Database Standards, Practices & Policies to effect successful implementation & expected behaviors from database management systems. You will also understand, communicate, develop, validate & implement requirements from IT Partners supporting either implementation or support of database management systems
What You'll Do:
  • Prepare & assist, or lead with analysis to support decision making processes of senior staff or IT partners
  • Perform or develop assigned tasks using established procedures, policies and process
  • Perform & maintain all documentation supporting effective change control, business continuity & sustainment of Database systems. Validating peer compliance and peer quality as well.
  • Develop, communicate and lead implementation of solutions to Database Management problems of substantial scope and high complexity
  • Collaborate with peers & IT Partners in execution of assigned duties
  • Mentor entry & intermediate level Database talent
  • Lead Implementation and support of long term technology strategy
  • Accountable for accuracy and validity of solution design and documentation
  • Participation in On-Call rotations or Shift work as required by specific role or assignment
  • Holds themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GMs values and cultural behaviors. Models GM behaviors and creates a winning culture.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • 5+ years experience with Oracle (11g to 19c), PostgreSQL
  • 5+ years experience with Microsoft Azure
  • Database Migration: Hands-on experience migrating databases from Oracle to PostgreSQL
  • Experience handling on-call support
  • Lead P1 (Priority 1) incident calls
  • Participate in problem management and root cause analysis discussions
  • Experience working in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
  • Ability to handle last-minute requests and urgent tasks from plant leadership
  • Availability for planned weekend database upgrades Oracle/Postgres and maintenance activities
  • Advanced knowledge of Enterprise RDBMS Technologies, architecture, implementation & support
  • Advanced Operational capability of Enterprise RDBMS deployments
  • Knowledge of at least two IT technology domains including infrastructure platforms, data management and database technologies, storage technologies, security frameworks and tools.
  • Advanced Knowledge with data replication and/or disaster recovery capabilities preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of Backup & Recovery techniques and technologies

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • 8+ years experience with Oracle (11g to 19c), PostgreSQL
  • 8+ years experience with Microsoft Azure
  • 5+ years experience with SQL Server
  • 5+ years experience with AWS and GCP

Benefits:
GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL
NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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Top Skills

AWS
GCP
Azure
Oracle 11G To 19C
Postgres
SQL Server

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