The position requires a hands-on ORACLE RAC database technologist with both database administration and database development experience. Also required is advanced expertise in performance tuning activities. Good written & verbal communication skills are needed to work with various project teams. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, able to drive tasks to completion independently, and able to learn new skills on the job as project requirements expand

• Supporting the day to day development activities by working with the application development team on database issues

• Performance tuning/troubleshooting complex queries and server performance issues

• Run system performance tests in the database lab

• Recommend improvements in the reporting and batch processing code based on analysis of system snapshots and database logs

• Participate in the production support activities on a 24x7 basis

• Lead database code reviews

• 7 years experience with ORACLE database administration

• 3 years experience with RAC, installation, configuration, administration of ASM, cluster control

• 3 years or more experience in the database development lifecycle

• 3 years database programming including stored procedure and trigger development

• Experience with VLDB (very large database) environments

• 3 years database programming including stored procedure and trigger development

• Strong SQL skills including the ability to rewrite complex queries to improve performance

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to prioritize, multitask and work with onshore and offshore teams Skills Desired

• ORACLE 11g and 12c

• UNIX and shell scripting skills

• Experience in a programming language is a plus

• Good communication skills, strong Teamwork and organization skills

• Positive attitude, problem solving skills and self-initiative are must qualities