Senior Oracle Database Administrator Jobs in Bothell, WA

Job Description Summary
Database administration position involving Configuration, Administration, Monitoring, Security Management, Performance Tuning, Backup/Restore and troubleshooting of SQL Server databases in a highly dynamic environment. This position is part of a very dynamic Database Administration team with highly talented individuals. The team has well rounded skills on application, infrastructure and database architectures. The team has consistently provided the highest database uptime (>99.999%) for the business by process automation, standardization and proactive monitoring & remediation. The successful candidate will be an effective contributor in the team by providing advanced technical and operational support/guidance in support of operational and project related activities. The successful candidate will represent the database team as SME in interactions with project teams and other departments in support of business objectives.
Sr Administrator, Database
Database administration position involving Configuration, Administration, Monitoring, Security Management, Performance Tuning, Backup/Restore and troubleshooting of SQL Server databases in a highly dynamic environment. This position is part of a very dynamic Database Administration team with highly talented individuals. The team has well rounded skills on application, infrastructure and database architectures. The team has consistently provided the highest database uptime (>99.999%) for the business by process automation, standardization and proactive monitoring & remediation. The successful candidate will be an effective contributor in the team by providing advanced technical and operational support/guidance in support of operational and project related activities. The successful candidate will represent the database team as SME in interactions with project teams and other departments in support of business objectives.
Enterprise Core Competencies
Requires competency in customer focus, change & innovation, strategic thinking, relationship building & influencing, talent management, results focus and inspirational leadership.
Essential Functions
• Responsible for recommending database solutions to recognized problems and for design and implementation of new SQL Server databases.
• Responsible for creation of databases in SQL Server systems.
• Responsible for configuring backup / restore utilities and developing disaster recovery policies and procedures.
• Responsible for Installation and Configuration of SQL Server solutions.
• Responsible for setting up effective monitoring for alerts and capacity analysis. Also, tuning the database environment to insure optimal performance and resource utilization.
• Responsible for creating, maintaining and updating documentation necessary to support the database operations by the DBA team.
• Responsible for enforcing Enterprise security policies and procedures on databases
• Write and maintain advanced powershell and SQL scripts in support of database maintenance to ensure consistent performance. Maintain solid working knowledge of functionality of existing platforms and future enhancements.
• Coordinate with vendors to assure the continuing functionality of SQL Server as regards upgrades, versions, patches, new releases.
• Provide 24 x 7 on call support as part of a scheduled rotation with other team members.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for applications and systems and advanced technical support for database related project activities with emphasis on root cause analysis
• Provide technical advice on industry best practices for Business Intelligence systems, tactical queries, advanced analytics, and data mining
• Participate in design and code reviews. Configure and tune databases and operating system software to ensure optimum performance and resource utilization.
• Function as the technical liaison between Application development, support and DBA teams. Provide mentoring to fellow administrators.
Qualifications
Minimum Required
• Minimum of 5+ years in supporting SQL Server databases
• Minimum of 5+ years working experience in Windows Enterprise Server
• Minimum of 5+ years working in IT development and/or technical support
• Knowledge of Windows Server and SQL Server installation and configuration procedures.
• Very good knowledge on SQL Server memory structures, Backup & recovery Concepts, Performance Tuning, etc.
• Working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) and related virtualization platforms.
• Working knowledge of hardware, including RAID, multi-processor architecture, etc.
• Working knowledge of networking and how it relates to database operations and connectivity.
• Ability to create scripts and tools from scratch needed for database administration.
• Advanced knowledge of shell/powershell scripting (i.e. command line applications, batch files, etc.)
Education Minimum Required
• Bachelor's Degree. Computer Science/Technical equivalent experience