SME Oracle DBA
Posted 1 week ago by Venesky-Brown on JobServe
£500 Per day
Outside
Onsite
Edinburgh, UK
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the subject matter expert for Oracle database architecture throughout the migration process.
- Ensure Oracle production databases are properly mirrored in AWS while maintaining data integrity and high performance.
- Collaborate with the Cloud Architect to define and implement database replication strategies and configurations in AWS.
- Provide guidance on schema optimisation, indexing strategies, and performance tuning for Oracle databases in the cloud environment.
- Identify and address Oracle-specific issues encountered during the migration and propose actionable solutions.
- Support the design and implementation of database monitoring and optimisation tools in AWS.
Essential Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience managing and optimising Oracle databases in production environments.
- Proven expertise in Oracle database architecture, including schema design, indexing, and performance tuning.
- Hands-on experience with database replication and migration to cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
- Strong understanding of AWS services relevant to databases, such as RDS, EC2, and S3.
- Proficiency in Oracle-specific tools and technologies (eg, RMAN, Data Pump, Oracle RAC).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
Desirable Skills:
- AWS Certified Data Analytics or AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.
- Experience in transitioning from Oracle to alternative cloud-native database solutions.
- Knowledge of cost optimisation strategies to minimise Oracle licensing costs in the cloud.
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