Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Database

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Join Our Team as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Database)

Are you passionate about ensuring the reliability and performance of critical database systems? As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) for Oracle Health's Platform Engineering, you will play a crucial role in managing Oracle databases and Exadata infrastructure, driving operational improvements, and supporting migrations to the cloud. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to impactful projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations of Oracle databases and Exadata across Production and Non-Production environments.
• Triage and troubleshoot database alerts and issues while conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
• Performing capacity management, performance analysis, and improving overall reliability of our database platforms.
• Maintaining Non-Production and Production Standby environments with replication and high availability capabilities.
• Developing and enhancing automation tools and scripts to streamline operations.
• Creating and upholding comprehensive documentation, including runbooks and standard operating procedures.
• Establishing internal standards and best practices aligned with industry standards and Oracle's Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA).
• Mentoring colleagues and fostering collaboration with leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Contributing to roadmap initiatives including migration planning and execution for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle Autonomous Database.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA, Site Reliability Engineer, or Oracle Database Architect.
• Hands-on experience managing scalable on-prem and/or cloud-native distributed systems.
• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• A collaborative mindset that thrives in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals.
• Proficiency in PL/SQL and familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell.
• Experience with production databases running on Exadata.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Oracle Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA) and Exadata best practices.
• Experience with high availability and replication technologies like Data Guard and GoldenGate.
• Advanced capabilities in scripting and automation.
• Understanding of secure operations practices and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Experience with Oracle Autonomous Database is a plus.

Benefits

• Oracle offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and more.

Location: United States (U.S. citizenship required due to security clearance requirements)

If you're looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!