The L3 Database Engineer will be part of the Database team and will have responsibility to:

Support and manage Distributed Database Technologies related to Oracle.
Adhere to best practices on Incident, Problem and Change management
Lead projects independently with minimal guidance.
Responsible for managing and supporting Oracle database platforms working closely with vendors, external consultants, application support teams, technical support team and team members
Installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining database instances both on premises and on AWS EC2 cloud
Recommending and implementing database security policies
Recommending and implementing database backup, recovery, and redundancy strategies
Implementing automated procedures to proactively handle issues and alerts.
Working independently to perform database performance analysis, capacity planning, system sizing and ongoing maintenance
Specific Responsibilities
Primary Skills
Should have worked as an L3 Engineer or above in managing large scale Oracle Database environments
Demonstrate strong performance Tuning and Optimization skills including re-writing SQLs for optimal performance.
Strong Experience in Oracle Database Upgrades
Strong experience in setting up data replication using Golden Gate
Extensive Experience with Databases on ASM and Oracle RAC
Possess strong Knowledge of operating systems (Unix / Linux)
Hands on experience with Shell and Python scripting (added advantage) to automate tasks enabling self-healing capabilities.
Strong experience with Table partitioning handling large databases
Be able to handle tasks and projects independently with minimum guidance and directions
Should be able to research, design, document and implement new Database related services independently
Strong experience in Backup and recovery processes
Well versed with SQL and Pl/sql skills
Possesses Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with various stake holders
Good team player and should have worked with diverse global teams.
Demonstrated ability to work in a complex environment to determine business and customer needs and provide the best solution needed
Should be able to understand interlaying technologies like Networking, Applications and its impact to Database
Aligns risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately

Nice to have
Strong knowledge on AWS cloud technologies
Knowledge of Ansible and Python.
Knowledge on ITIL, Processes would be an added advantage
Management and Configuration of Oracle Enterprise Manager

Skill Required
Minimum of 5-8 years of related experience
Bachelor's degree preferred with Masters or equivalent experience