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The Senior Oracle Database Administrator manages production databases, enhances performance, oversees migrations, implements solutions, and ensures database security while supporting the team on-call.
*This position does not offer work visa sponsorship*
The Senior Database Administrator will be responsible for administering production and non‐production databases within the Enterprise. The role also has responsibility for all aspects of database administration for Oracle and Snowflake databases including problem‐solving, configuration, and implementation efforts for multiple projects with an emphasis in operational excellence and continuous improvement of database related processes and procedures.
- Reviews production database performance reports on regular basis, and identifies any potential performance bottlenecks including SQL, PL/SQL code execution and works with Storage and UNIX teams to remediate before impact.
- Engages in new technology initiatives and performs database server hardware upgrades to get maximum ROI.
- Attends triage calls and is strongly driven to identify the root cause which may involve providing analysis data to other teams and proactively lending active hands with trouble shooting while the outage is in progress.
- Reviews critical database parameters and recommends adjustments.
- Manages cross platform database migrations including documenting various steps involved.
- Implements high availability solutions for databases.
- Works with development teams for SQL, PL/SQL code tuning, and schema design updates identified in pre-production installs.
- Researches and implements POC solutions for new features of latest database technologies.
- Maintains security of data by keeping databases secure and communicates security loopholes, if any, to security team.
Participates in on-call support rotation for production databases that require 24/7/365.
- 4+ years of professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or similar.
- Experience working with Oracle release 19c.
- Experience in Oracle Cloud for E Business SaaS, ATP a plus
- Ability to work independently with advanced analytical skills.
- Strong knowledge in disaster recovery, capacity planning and troubleshooting complex database problems.
- In depth working knowledge of operating systems, storage, database server and network.
- Knowledge of data replication technologies and ETL tools like Attunity, GoldenGate, SAP data services.
- Highly skilled in SQL, PL/SQL, PowerShell and UNIX Shell script coding.
- Ability to establish, document and enforce procedures and policies related to database management.
- Ability to analyze and determine data relationships and attributes, data flow and storage requirements, and data output and reporting capabilities.
- Strong understanding of data center operations and applications development.
- Strong knowledge of Data Center Virtualization technologies (e.g. Cloud, PaaS).
- This role will require production support with an on-call rotation every 5-6 weeks.
- Experience with Snowflake is preferred but not required.
- Oracle certification preferred but not required.
- Strong Linux shell script and SQL knowledge.
Base Pay Information
The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. Pay Grade 22. $92,000 - $196,500
About UsBehind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Competitive base and incentive pay
- 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
- Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
- Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations
This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.
Important Work Authorization Information
Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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At Delta Dental, we’re behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we’ve served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care – but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building fair programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all.
We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie.
Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram, #LifeatDDins on Facebook and Instagram, Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn. If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that’s transforming the future of health care, join us!
Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.
Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies.
Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) or other US Territories at this time.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
*Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York
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