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Database Operations Manager Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Oracle DBA

Saint Louis, MO

$49.25 - $67/hr

... management, SQL tuning, statistics gathering, Application audit logs, Oracle RAC, Scheduling, etc ... Serves as a consultant and provides operational support for Oracle related infrastructure including ...

Leverage SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Visual Studio, and Azure DevOps daily. * Write complex, dynamic SQL queries for sophisticated relational databases. * Design, develop, test, and debug ...

$45.75 - $62.75/hr

Manage all technical aspects related to the database product lifecycle, including code ... Experience in development, infrastructure systems, infrastructure operations and infrastructure ...

Manage employee time including edits and corrections * Mentor and coach associates, including ... Assume responsibility for monitoring zoning and product database development during the receiving ...

Manage employee time including edits and corrections * Mentor and coach associates, including ... Assume responsibility for monitoring zoning and product database development during thereceiving ...

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Database Operations Manager information

What is the role of a database operations manager?

A database operations manager oversees the performance, security, and maintenance of an organization’s databases. They coordinate database design, implement backup and recovery procedures, and ensure data integrity, often using tools like SQL and monitoring software. Strong technical skills and knowledge of data management best practices are essential for this role.

What are some common challenges faced by a database operations manager, and how can they be addressed?

Database Operations Managers often encounter challenges such as ensuring database security, minimizing downtime, and managing large volumes of data efficiently. Addressing these requires implementing robust backup and recovery solutions, establishing clear maintenance schedules, and staying up-to-date with the latest security protocols. Additionally, effective communication with development and IT teams is essential to quickly resolve issues and optimize database performance. Proactively monitoring database health and automating routine tasks can also help minimize disruptions and improve overall reliability.

What is the difference between Database Operations Manager vs Database Administrator?

AspectDatabase Operations ManagerDatabase Administrator
Primary FocusOversees database systems, manages teams, ensures performance and securityMaintains, installs, and troubleshoots database systems
CertificationsOften requires certifications like Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft CertifiedTypically holds certifications such as Oracle DBA, Microsoft SQL Server Certification
Work EnvironmentManagement roles in IT departments, overseeing multiple databasesHands-on technical roles, working directly with database systems
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, team management, system optimizationDatabase setup, backups, recovery, performance tuning

The Database Operations Manager focuses on overseeing database systems and managing teams, while the Database Administrator handles the technical maintenance and configuration of databases. Both roles require similar certifications and work within IT environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

What does a database operations manager do?

A Database Operations Manager oversees the daily operations and maintenance of an organization's databases. They ensure data integrity, security, and availability, while managing database performance and troubleshooting issues as they arise. This role involves coordinating with IT teams, implementing best practices, and often supervising database administrators. Additionally, they help plan for database upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery to keep data safe and systems running smoothly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a database operations manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Database Operations Manager, you need expertise in database administration, performance tuning, and data security, often backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with database management systems (such as Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL), automation tools, and certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate are commonly required. Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills help you manage teams and coordinate effectively across departments. These skills ensure reliable database performance, robust data protection, and smooth operations critical to organizational success.
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Senior Database Engineer - Oracle

Enterprise Holdings

Saint Louis, MO • Remote

$99K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Overview

Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions, owning and operating the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries. Enterprise Mobility and its affiliates offer extensive car rental, carsharing, truck rental, fleet management, retail car sales, as well as travel management and other transportation services, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers.  

Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Mobility together with its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management manages a diverse fleet of 2.4 million vehicles and accounted for nearly $39 billion in revenue through a network of more than 9,500 fully-staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories. 

At the center of it all, our dedicated IT teams innovate, design and develop the technology that is redefining how customers rent, buy and share vehicles from our family of brands. Here, you will be part of a diverse and talented team that creates and delivers powerful technology solutions for our customers and employees across the world with the resources and support to develop in a variety of career paths.

As an Enterprise Mobility team member, we offer an excellent package with market-competitive pay, comprehensive healthcare packages, 401k matching & profit sharing, schedule flexibility, work from home opportunities, paid time off, and organizational growth potential.

This position offers the opportunity to work fully remote within the United States (except for Alaska and/or Hawaii). Team members who choose virtual / remote work should have an adequate space to serve as their home office, and must be able to work a schedule within U.S. Central Standard Time core business hours. This position will require employees to come on site to one of our St. Louis campus locations a few times per year for meetings/events or as needed. #LI-REMOTE

Responsibilities

Join the Rental Database team as an Engineer 2, DBA, supporting the databases that power core Rental operations for Enterprise Mobility. The team implements, secures, monitors, and maintains on-premises Oracle and cloud-based database platforms that support reservations, rental agreements, rate and pricing management, messaging, and related financial processing systems. As part of the Rental Operations team, you'll partner closely with application development teams across departments to support a portfolio of critical, globally used systems.

You'll work across multiple product areas and collaborate with System DBAs, Performance DBAs, developers, and business stakeholders. The team supports production, development, test, and reporting environments in a fast-paced setting, with a strong focus on reliability, operational efficiency, and proactive issue identification. We are also actively modernizing and migrating key database platforms to the cloud.

In this role, you'll help maintain the stability and performance of our database environments while supporting application teams and release cycles. You'll work with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases to review and implement changes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure updates are deployed safely and efficiently across both on-prem and cloud platforms.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Implementation of approved DDL and DML changes in both prod and non-prod environments
  • Manage and use database scripts in Bitbucket for deployment in support of release and change management process
  • Review and approve application-driven database changes, to ensure compliance with performance, security, operational, and recoverability standards
  • Review application SQL for correctness, efficiency, and safety
  • Develop and maintain a working understanding of the application data models, including core tables, relationships, data flows, and how applications use the schema, to support troubleshooting and change review
  • Monitor database health, performance, and capacity and act on alerts
  • Support application teams in troubleshooting database related issues
  • Support release cycles and assist with database patching, upgrades, and routine maintenance activities
  • Support backup, recovery, and restore validation activities
  • Facilitate user access management and support data security practices, including PII awareness and customer data redaction requests
  • Participate in an on-call rotation that includes some light after-hours support

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Proven ability to safeguard confidential and highly sensitive database content
  • Strong communication skills, able to articulate complex technical issues clearly
  • Strong teamwork, decision-making, documentation, and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of backup and recovery technologies and processes relevant to Oracle/PostgreSQL
  • Experience with database user administration, access control, and least-privilege practices
  • Experience with database monitoring, alerting, and basic performance analysis
  • Experience with using version control (such as Git or Bitbucket) for committing, reviewing, and pulling database changes as part of the deployment workflow

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Qualifications

Required:

  • Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future
  • Must reside in the United States (does not include Alaska or Hawaii)
  • Must be able to work a schedule within U.S. Central Standard Time core business hours.
  • 3+ years of administering databases in a production environment, with strong experience in Oracle or PostgreSQL
  • Experience working in both on-prem and cloud-based environments, or strong experience in one with demonstrated aptitude to support and learn the other
  • Strong SQL skills, including the ability to write and read complex queries, review changes, and identify inefficient or incorrect scripts
  • Experience supporting application development teams with troubleshooting, release coordination, and change review
  • Must be committed to incorporating security into all decisions and daily job responsibilities

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or related field preferred
  • Experience with cloud-managed database services (AWS RDS, Aurora, etc), including backup, replication, and failover
  • Experience with PL/SQL or PL/pgSQL stored procedures and functions
  • Practical experience with Oracle tools such as OEM, RMAN, and Data Guard
  • Experience working with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform for cloud configuration and support
  • Experience working in a Unix command line environment and with scripting languages (Shell, Python, Perl, etc)
  • Knowledge of Agile methodology and tools like JIRA and Confluence
  • Understanding of data governance and security standards (such as PCI)
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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