Oracle Database Consultant

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote (Work from Home)
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: Not specified

As an Oracle Database Consultant at Pythian, you will be part of a team providing comprehensive support for managed database and application infrastructure operations to Pythian’s diverse customer base. Pythian is a multinational company specializing in strategic database and analytics services, driving digital transformation and operational excellence. They have a strong history in database solutions, evolving to include cloud technologies and advanced analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with Oracle databases (specific years not specified).
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and directed, capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Sound work ethics.
• Understanding of IT service standards such as ITIL.

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring, and upgrading Oracle databases.
• Oracle Administration:
  • Experience with RAC (Real Application Clusters), RMAN (Recovery Manager), Data Guard, Golden Gate, and Exadata (Optional).
  • Performance Tuning of Oracle databases.
  • Managing WebLogic middleware (Forms and Reports).
  • Experience with various storage engines.
  • Oracle customer tools.
• Designing and implementing Oracle backup/recovery strategies.
• Oracle replication and slave setup.
• Coding scripts, procedures, functions, etc.
• Developing methods for monitoring, Linux/Unix, and Shell scripting.
• Experience with RAC, working directly with external customers, and project managing.
• Coordinating, analyzing, designing, implementing, and administering IT solutions.
• Recommending best practices for improvements to current operational processes.
• Administering backup procedures and disaster recovery plans.
• Presenting technical courses to customers.
• Participating in on-call coverage rotation.
• Communicating status and planning activities to customers and team members.
• Collaborating with remote team members.

Application Instructions

• Not specified – Please refer to Pythian Careers for application details: Pythian Careers

Company Information

• Company: Pythian
• Industry: Strategic Database and Analytics Services
• Founded: 1997
• Mission: To empower organizations to embrace transformation and leverage advanced technologies, including AI, to stay competitive.
• Partnerships: Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Snowflake
• Social Media:
  • LinkedIn: #pythianlife
  • Instagram: @loveyourdata