Sr Database Administrator - Alberta, Calgary - Jobs in Calgary

Job Description

Our client, the top national telecommunication company is looking for Sr. Database Administrator, Calgary location.They drive large- scale, complex, and high-visibility technology projects and programs that shape the future of technology in Canada and expand connectivity from coast to coast. If you are interested in being a part of this, consider applying for the following opportunity:Reporting to the Manager Database Services, the Sr. Database Administrator shall be responsible for buildingamp; support activities within a large and complex environment. The role oversees solutions and delivery of Oracle, SQL Server, MariaDB and other Open-Source databases, Golden Gate, and emerging database technologies. Successful candidate requires strong technical skills coupled with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing diverse activities.What you will be doing:

• Managing enterprise database support and building services for databases, ensuring efficient project delivery, and optimal uptime.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise in resolving Incident, Problem management and
• implement infrastructure/database changes.
• Working closely with technical team leads, IT specialists, management, and application
• support groups to ensure quality of service and timely delivery of projects.
• Monitoring database performance and identifying ways to optimize it
• Troubleshoot complex database issues in installation, migration and/or upgrade for timely resolution.
• Staying abreast with new database technologies and analyzing such technologies to bring into scope of existing infrastructure.
• 24/7 support to mission-critical applications and databases and after-hours on-call support may be required
• Managing the design, build and delivery process for databases and Golden gate replication.
• Improve the database standards, consolidation, disaster recovery strategies and delivery operations.
• Solving complex problems, promoting efficiency, and identifying opportunities for process automation.

What you bring:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years hands-on experience in managing databases with deep understanding of infrastructure and database architecture.
• Expert level technical knowledge of database technology stack; mainly Oracle, Exadata,SQL Server, MariaDBamp; leading NoSQL databases.
• Proficient in database management, architecture, design, maintenance, and overseeing Oracle Exadata Machine, PCA, and ZDLRA.
• Expert-level knowledge of Oracle Active Data Guard, Golden Gate, ZDLRA, and OEM support.
• Sound knowledge of configuration, managing, and handling Security Alerts on Exadata and ZDLRA.
• Experienced in migrating Oracle databases from Linux VM environments to Exadata.Good understanding of Exadata quarterly upgrades/patches, including rolling patches.
• Skilled in the administration of ASM Disk Groups, and rebalance operation using Exadata Storage.
• Preferred to have the ability to manage multiple Oracle Exadata Database Machines.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with Red Hat RHEL 6/7/8 or Oracle Linux.
• Knowledgeable in implementing and managing OCI IaaS, PaaS and SaaS services.Good to understand Exadata features like Flash cache, Storage Index, HCC and IORM.
• Scripting experience in PERL, Python, or Shell.
• Database Administration Certification (must have).
• ITIL Foundation (preferred)

What #39;s in it for youWe believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team. As part of our team, you will have access to a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including:Competitive salaryamp; annual bonus Competitiveamp; flexible health and dental benefits, pension plan, RRSP, TFSA, and Stockmatching