Principal Database Administrator

1 week ago

Durban, South Africa Adapt IT Full time

The Principal Database Administrator will be responsible for the design implementation and maintenance of oracle and Linux based solutions and systems

Primary Responsibilities for the Role
- Oracle Database Administration
- Administration and management of databases in DEV, QA, pre-prod & production environments.
- Provide technical expertise on the installation, setup, configuration of database servers, including infrastructure
- Pro-active monitoring of databases both from a performance and capacity management perspective.
- Performance tuning and optimization of database schema, indexes, stored procedures etc.
- Perform database maintenance activities such as backup/recovery, rebuilding and reorganizing indexes.
- Ensure that all database releases are properly assessed and measured from a functionality and performance perspective.
- Ensure that all database environments are up to date with the latest service packs, patches & security fixes.
- Setup of Standby and DR systems (Oracle DataGuard)
- Oracle Weblogic Administration
- Administration and management of Weblogic installation and managed servers in DEV, QA, pre-prod & production environments.
- Provide technical expertise on the installation, setup, configuration of Oracle Weblogic for Forms & Reports, ADF and Oracle Identify Manager
- Pro-active monitoring of Weblogic.
- Performance tuning and optimization of managed servers.
- Ensure that all database environments are up to date with the latest service packs, patches & security fixes.
- Linux Administration
- Linux Server Administration and support
- Installation, upgrades, and patching of linux environments
- Linux scripting
- Responsible for server backup and restore testing
- Server hardening and securing
- Other responsibilities
- Ownership of Platform monitoring software
- Automation of complex technical actions.
- Take ownership and ensure high quality, timely delivery of database related projects on hand.
- Compilation of technical documentation, standards, and standard operating procedures.
- Provides technical direction to the technical team
- Compiles or reviews technical designs to meet the business and client requirements
- Client liaison for environment specification and design
- Carries out sufficient research and development to identify new trends and features that could be incorporated to enhance and improve business processes and productivity
- Liaises with the client to ensure all technical concerns are attended to in a professional and client service driven manner
- Suggests alternative technical solutions to meet customer requirements more efficiently and effectively
- Required to present at Technical and Product conferences
- Ensuring software licence compliance is maintained
- Financial responsibilities
- Assist with pre-sales

Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements
- Recognized tertiary qualification (BSc or similar)
- Certification in Oracle (OCP DBA)
- Certification in Linux

**Relevant Experience**
- Min 5 years working experience as a Senior Oracle Database Administrator
- Min 5 years working experience in designing and implementing complex Oracle technical solutions
- Min 10 years working experience in implementing and maintaining Oracle database solutions
- Min 10 years working experience in implementing and maintaining Linux/Unix systems
- Min 5 years working experience in Oracle Weblogic (Forms & Reports and ADF)
- Experience implementing and configuring Oracle Identify Manager
- Experience implementing and configuring Oracle APEX and ORDS
- Experience in automating DBA functions
- Experience implementing and configuring platform monitoring tools
- Experienced in Cyber Security as it pertains to Oracle systems

**Behavioural Traits**
- Innovative and Creative
- Contributes to team success
- Quality orientated
- Mentors and coaches
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong research skills
- Initiative
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Good at problem solving
- Self-motivated
- Ability to perform well under pressure
- Good Technical writing skills

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