Database Administrator

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Oracle applications database administrator to join our team to work on managing complex Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle database environments accessed by over 15,000 users globally. You will join the data platforms team that provides database support and data services to Arup and play a key role in the delivery of several technically challenging projects.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintenance of Oracle E-Business Suite R12.2 payroll and HRMS environments
• Oracle E-Business Suite patch application, cloning multi-tier environments, upgrades and troubleshooting
• Ensuring database environments are performing according to agreed SLAs
• Oracle database and WebLogic middleware administration
• Capacity planning, installation, configuration, database design, migration, integrity, security, planning, development, backup and data recovery of DT’s database environments
• Deploying High availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Managing technology risk, governance and compliance
• Performance tuning of SQL and PL/SQL code
• Database migrations to Azure Cloud
• Providing basic Linux and Windows Operating systems support
• Providing second and third line support

Requirements

• In-depth experience in Oracle E-business Suite (R12) Payroll and Oracle Database Core Technology, including Data Guard, RMAN and ASM
• Excellent knowledge of Oracle Weblogic Middleware support and maintenance
• Ability to configure complex database environments comprising of failover and high availability
• Strong SQL and PL/SQL development and performance tuning skills
• Working knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Basic Linux administration
• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, analytical, planning and written/verbal communication skills
• SQL Server administration, AWS and other Cloud database services experience
• Working knowledge of ITIL service management processes
• Previous service delivery and service management experience
• Oracle Virtual Machine knowledge

Required behaviours

• A passion for diversity, recognizing the innovation and competitive edge that comes from a diverse highly skilled team where equal opportunities are truly valued
• An inquisitive mind and desire to promote innovation
• Ability to work well within a team setting, but also capable of working independently
• The high degree of initiative and flexibility, with a passion to learn and grow
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to express and understand complex technical concepts and to adjust style and content to suit audiences at all levels, translating between technical and non-technical audiences as necessary
• Ability to deliver results under pressure whilst managing ambiguity and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment