Why Pythian:
At Pythian, we are experts in strategic database and analytics services, driving digital transformation and operational excellence. Pythian, a multinational company, was founded in 1997 and started by ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical databases. We quickly earned a reputation for solving tough data challenges. We were there when the industry moved from on-premises to cloud environments, and as enterprises sought more from their data, we expanded our competencies to include advanced analytics.
Today, we empower organizations to embrace transformation and leverage advanced technologies, including AI, to stay competitive. We deliver innovative solutions that meet each client’s data goals and have built strong partnerships with Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and Snowflake. The powerful combination of our extensive expertise in data and cloud and our ability to keep on top of the latest bleeding edge technologies make us the perfect partner to help mid and large-sized businesses transform to stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing digital economy.
Why you:
The Database Administrator will work as part of a team to supply complete support for all aspects of managed database and application infrastructure operations to a variety of Pythian’s customers.
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What you will be doing:
- Coordinate, analyze, design, implement and administer solutions as per customers needs
- Recommend best practices for improvements to current operational processes
- Configure and maintain servers at the database and infrastructure level
- Troubleshoot operational problems
- Administer proactive database and infrastructure daily checks
- Respond to monitoring alerts
- Communicate status and planning activities to customers and other team members
- Participate in the team’s rotational shift pattern and on-call coverage rotation plan
- Learn different database technologies and provide support
What we need from you:
- 4 to 6 years of database administration experience managing Oracle databases (including Oracle RAC, basic knowledge of Exadata) with a good foundational understanding of Oracle database technologies.
- Curiosity mindset and tenacity to fully diagnose why something went wrong
- Troubleshooting and performance improvement skills including index creation, query optimization, schema changes etc.
- Understanding of database security management
- Experience managing logical and physical replication
- Knowledge of Oracle DataGuard and GoldenGate replication
- Basic understanding of Oracle Enterprise Manager , ServiceNow, Solarwind or PostgreSQL pgAdmin console together with some Linux knowledge
What you will receive:
- Love your career: Competitive total rewards package. Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
- Love your work/life balance: Flexibly work remotely from your home, there’s no daily travel requirement to an office! All you need is a stable internet connection.
- Love your coworkers: Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry!
- Love your development: Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like!
- Love your workspace: We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment!
- Love yourself: Pythian cares about the health and well-being of our team. You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more). Additionally, you will receive a generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.
Hiring Disclaimer
- The successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.
- Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.
AI Disclaimer
Pythian may utilize Enterprise Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools or features throughout its hiring process. These tools help us manage high volumes of applications efficiently and may be employed to review applications, analyze resumes, and assist with other recruitment steps. While Pythian uses AI in its hiring process, it does not substitute for human judgment. Our Talent Acquisition Team reviews all AI-generated recommendations, and the system is subject to regular bias audits to ensure fairness and compliance with all applicable employment and human rights laws. All final hiring decisions are made by, and remain the responsibility of, human decision-makers. By applying for this position, you consent to Pythian’s use of these AI tools in the evaluation of your application. You have the right to request a human review of any solely AI-driven decision or to request an accommodation. Should you require further details regarding the processing of your data, please reach out to us.
