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Accelint

Systems Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site +1

$112.02K - $141.19K/yr

This resource is also responsible for performance tuning and scaling implementations into ... Responsible for administering RDS Oracle and RDS PostgreSQL databases, including initial data ...

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Senior Systems Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site +1

$130.99K - $165.67K/yr

This resource is also responsible for performance tuning and scaling implementations into ... Responsible for administering RDS Oracle and RDS PostgreSQL databases, including initial data ...

Accelint

Senior Systems Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site +1

$130.99K - $165.67K/yr

This resource is also responsible for performance tuning and scaling implementations into ... Responsible for administering RDS Oracle and RDS PostgreSQL databases, including initial data ...

Accelint

Systems Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site +1

$112.02K - $141.19K/yr

This resource is also responsible for performance tuning and scaling implementations into ... Responsible for administering RDS Oracle and RDS PostgreSQL databases, including initial data ...

Stantec

Senior Data Architect

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$70.25 - $94/hr

This may involve tuning Oracle databases or other key data sources, optimizing application performance and planning capacity for growth. Ensure that data storage, indexing, and retrieval mechanisms ...

Stantec

Senior Data Architect

Minneapolis, MN

$70.25 - $94/hr

This may involve tuning Oracle databases or other key data sources, optimizing application performance and planning capacity for growth. Ensure that data storage, indexing, and retrieval mechanisms ...

Wipro Limited

SOLUTION ARCHITECT L1(CONTRACT)

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$65.75 - $86.75/hr

... planning, performance tuning, monitoring/alerting, and continuous improvement. ͏ Required ... Oracle/Postgres and SQL. * Experience with TWS/IWS integrations and APIs (REST/SOAP), event-based ...

Wipro

SOLUTION ARCHITECT L1(CONTRACT)

Minneapolis, MN

$65.75 - $86.75/hr

... planning, performance tuning, monitoring/alerting, and continuous improvement. ͏ Required ... Oracle/Postgres and SQL. * Experience with TWS/IWS integrations and APIs (REST/SOAP), event-based ...

Reliant Medical Group

Sr. Data Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · Remote

$116.70K - $140.20K/yr

... Teradata / Oracle / SQL Server to Synapse or Fabric * Perform workload assessment, capacity ... performance tuning * Demonstrated Python for data engineering - pandas, PySpark, REST API ...

UnitedHealth Group

Sr. Data Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$116.70K - $140.20K/yr

... Teradata / Oracle / SQL Server to Synapse or Fabric * Perform workload assessment, capacity ... performance tuning * Demonstrated Python for data engineering - pandas, PySpark, REST API ...

UnitedHealth Group

Sr. Data Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · Remote

$116.70K - $140.20K/yr

... Teradata / Oracle / SQL Server to Synapse or Fabric * Perform workload assessment, capacity ... performance tuning * Demonstrated Python for data engineering - pandas, PySpark, REST API ...

Cardinal Health

Senior Data/AI Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · Remote

$106.90K - $145.20K/yr

Experience with T-SQL on Microsoft SQL Server (or PLSQL/Oracle), including stored procedures, views ... Expertise in performance tuning for Spark/Databricks and SQL Server, including plan analysis ...

Infosys

Senior SAP Basis Consultant

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$69.75 - $90.75/hr

... performance to identify enhancement opportunities and to ensure that ERP customizations are in ... HANA, Oracle, MSSQL, SAP DB/MaxDB, DB2, Sybase • Good understanding of the underlying ...

HealthPartners

Data Engineer Principal

Bloomington, MN · On-site

$39.89 - $55.55/hr

Monitor and analyze information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of ... Expert in Optimizing and tuning SQL/Oracle queries, stored procedures and triggers * Expert in ...

HealthPartners

Data Engineer Principal

Bloomington, MN · On-site

$115.10K - $138.20K/yr

Monitor and analyze information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of ... Expert in Optimizing and tuning SQL/Oracle queries, stored procedures and triggers * Expert in ...

HealthPartners

Data Engineer Principal

Bloomington, MN

$115.10K - $138.20K/yr

Monitor and analyze information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of ... Expert in Optimizing and tuning SQL/Oracle queries, stored procedures and triggers * Expert in ...

HealthPartners

Data Engineer Principal

Minneapolis, MN

$119.50K - $143.50K/yr

Monitor and analyze information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of ... Expert in Optimizing and tuning SQL/Oracle queries, stored procedures and triggers * Expert in ...

HealthPartners

Data Engineer Principal

Bloomington, MN

$115.10K - $138.20K/yr

Monitor and analyze information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of ... Expert in Optimizing and tuning SQL/Oracle queries, stored procedures and triggers * Expert in ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for oracle performance tuning in Minnesota is $67.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59.81 and $75.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Oracle Performance Tuning job?

An Oracle Performance Tuning job involves optimizing the performance of Oracle databases by identifying bottlenecks, improving query execution, and ensuring efficient resource utilization. Professionals in this role analyze database structures, SQL queries, indexing strategies, memory allocation, and system configurations to enhance efficiency. They use tools like Oracle AWR (Automatic Workload Repository), SQL Tuning Advisor, and Explain Plan to diagnose and resolve performance issues. The goal is to improve response times, reduce downtime, and optimize database operations for better scalability and reliability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Oracle Performance Tuning position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Oracle Performance Tuning, you need a deep understanding of Oracle Database architecture, SQL optimization, and experience with troubleshooting complex database performance issues, typically supported by relevant computer science degrees or Oracle certifications. Familiarity with tools like Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL*Plus, AWR/ASH reports, and automated performance monitoring systems is essential. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills help in translating technical findings to non-technical stakeholders and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial for maintaining optimal database performance, ensuring business continuity, and supporting efficient system operations.

What are some typical challenges faced in an Oracle Performance Tuning role?

Individuals in Oracle Performance Tuning roles often encounter challenges such as identifying the root cause of slow-performing queries, balancing resource allocation to optimize multiple applications, and addressing unexpected database bottlenecks under tight deadlines. They may also need to troubleshoot performance issues that span across hardware, software, and network layers, making diagnostic skills essential. Regular collaboration with development, infrastructure, and application support teams is common to implement tuning recommendations and ensure changes do not affect production stability. Successfully overcoming these challenges enhances system reliability and directly impacts business productivity, making the role both demanding and highly rewarding.
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Platform Engineer - Hybrid, Minneapolis

National Marrow Donor Program

Minneapolis, MN • On-site, Remote

$90K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Platform engineer will perform duties on application and web environments and help with the automation, support, and strategy of NMDP's emerging cloud and DevOps practices. This position also participates in a 24/7 production support rotation with an emphasis on system reliability and excellent customer service. We have preference for candidates local to the Twin Cities with easy access to meet on site at our World Headquarters in Downtown Minneapolis.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
NMDP Application, integration, and web server architecture and administration:
  • Leads life cycle efforts to analyze requirements, design, evaluate, automate, and implement new middleware technologies and services. This includes working closely with IT development teams, users as well as vendors to define, implement, and maintain the best business solution.
  • Drives operational efficiency by automating manual processes across supported applications.
  • Architects, installs, configures, monitors and upgrades cloud and on-prem application and web server infrastructure. Provides daily administration duties for the application environments including support for developer tools.
  • Monitors system performance, usage trends, and upcoming projects to do performance tuning and capacity planning.
  • Ensure proper security infrastructure and configuration are in place and maintained.

COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) System Administration, support, and troubleshooting:
  • Administer security and configuration settings within COTS software as appropriate.
  • Support the installation and configuration of COTS environments and applications.
  • Design, Coordinate, Perform and implement COTS upgrades and new releases.

Support and Troubleshooting:
  • Troubleshoots and provides service for support requests, incidents, and problems.
  • Works with team members to improve overall support initiatives.
  • Provides 24x7 on-call support for supported system problems.
  • Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
  • Experience with Kubernetes.
  • Experience working with cloud integration platforms - API Gateway, SQS and Amazon MQ.
  • Experience with observability platforms such as Dynatrace, CloudWatch, Datadog and Splunk.
  • Experience with enhanced monitoring capabilities such as open telemetry, distributed tracing, and log monitoring.
  • Experience designing, implementing, or operating AI agents or agent-based automation solutions in production environments.
  • Supporting and configuring Windows, Unix/Linux, and Java.
  • Familiar with cloud and on-prem Database platforms such as PostgreSQL, RDS, Oracle or MS SQL.
  • Familiarity and experience working with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Scripting technologies - PowerShell, Ansible, Git and Puppet.
  • Experience with APM or Infrastructure monitoring platforms.
  • Experience in middleware integration technologies - IIS, Tomcat, WebLogic, WebSphere, IBM MQ, WSO2 or MuleSoft.
  • Knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, JWT).
  • Understanding of Databases, network, storage, virtual environments, and containerized applications.

Ability to:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Deliver automation solutions and infrastructure as code.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience evaluating, installing, and supporting development environments and tools.
  • Demonstrate success in working both independently and in a team environment.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and creative problem solving.

Education and/or Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or related field. Equivalent related experience and/or education may be substituted for degree requirement.
  • Two or more years' work experience in a position with general Platform system administration and/or COTS administration and support.

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NMDP offers regular, full-time employees medical, dental, vision, life and disability, accident/critical illness/hospital, well-being, legal, identity theft and pet benefits. Retirement, paid time off/holidays, leave and incentive plans are also offered to eligible employees. Please reference this link for more information: NMDP Benefit Information

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