Database Architect

Georgia  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Description:

The Database Architect is responsible in designing, documenting, and presenting complex solutions for new and existing customers specifically focused on Oracle Engineered Systems, Oracle DB, Middleware and service offerings. The role requires experience in development and design of Exadata database strategies, system monitoring and improving Exadata database performance and capacity, and planning for future expansion requirements. They may also plan, co-ordinate and implement security measures to safeguard the database within Exadata.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 10 years of experience with Oracle databases including hands-on knowledge of Oracle Database solutions
  • 2-3 years of industry experience as an Oracle Database Architect with a strong understanding of infrastructure
  • 10 years of core DBA Skills
  • 2-3 years of experience in Engineering Systems Experience eg Exadata, Exalogic
  • Oracle Engineered Systems Architecture
  • Exadata Setup and Configuration
  • Migration to Engineered System and Consolidation
  • High Availability, MAA and DR: Real Application Clusters & Active Data Guard
  • Database Installation, Configuration and Patching including RAC and OEM
  • Database Performance Tuning
  • Database Security, Encryption, Compression and Data Masking/Redaction
  • Backup and Recovery, Data Pump and SQL*Loader
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control & Cloud Control
  • Knowledge of other Database brands is a plus: SQL Server, DB2, MySQL

Key Duties:

  • Identify and propose technical solutions that meet business requirements based on functional designs.
  • Perform problem analysis, debugging and coding as part of new development.
  • Create technical specifications, unit test plans and installation plans for complex designs.
  • Provide work effort estimates.
  • Coordinate with other team members to work on solutions and on peer reviews.
  • Work with End-Users, DBA Team, Functional Team, Operations, and Infrastructure Teams as required on problem resolution and enhancements

Desired Skills:

  • Solid experience with Oracle apps R12 including Oracle Financials and Project Accounting modules.
  • Strong SQL, PL/SQL skills including performance tuning.
  • Working knowledge of Unix Shell Scripting
  • Demonstrate technical and business problem solving capabilities.
  • Strong verbal and written communicate skills
  • Motivated self-starter with positive attitude, team oriented, and passionate about work
  • Independent workability with minimal supervision.
  • Identify, resolve, and/or escalate issues to leadership when required.
  • Participate and monitor in quality assurance reviews and processes.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and advice in area of work
  • Ability to understand functional requirements and develop technical design and code. Involve in functional discussions.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study is required.
  • 5 or more years of IT experience in design, development, debugging, and production support of Oracle E-business applications.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Supports technical design activities related to application software, data, databases, packaged solutions and infrastructure components (Technical).
  • Designs, develops and distributes technical reusable components (Technical).
  • Participates in the selection, acquisition, configuration and troubleshooting of packaged solutions and technical infrastructure components (Technical).
  • Assists with gap analyses highlighting current state, future state, client needs, best practices and competition (Business).
  • Establishes credibility at all levels with clients and builds problem-solving partnerships with clients and colleagues (Relationship Management).
  • Understands sales process, information and support requirements, and assists sales staff in identifying leads (Leverage).
  • Communicates in formal presentation settings including medium sized groups, internal and external project teams, and business unit events; develops written communications to address varied styles and information needs (Communication).

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor's degree in business, computer science or related field preferred
  • Three or more years of experience in technical analysis and design, preferably within a consulting environment
  • One to two years of relevant experience in a particular technical specialty area included
  • Experience working with software, hardware, data and testing standards
  • Experience working with delivery assurance principles and procedures

Other Qualifications

  • Strong analysis and design skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
  • Ability to devise creative technical solutions
  • Ability to convey a strong presence, professional image, and deal confidently with complex technical problems

ABOUT ESG CONSULTING:
ESG Consulting is an award-winning national provider of diversified information technology consulting services to Fortune 1000, public sector entities, and emerging growth firms nationwide.

Founded in 1986, ESG offers more than 27 years of experience in the IT staffing, Engineering and consulting industry. While local to Atlanta we are Headquartered in Santa Clara, we have opened offices nationwide and to this day are consistently re- evaluating and expanding our service offerings and geographic capabilities. Today, we serve most major metropolitan markets.

ESG is an equal opportunity company. Our flexible management culture believes in creating a business environment that fosters personal and professional growth and achievement. We make ESG a place where people are treated not as employees but as "partners".

Start date
ASAP
Duration
5 years
From
ESG Consulting
Published at
23.08.2014
Project ID:
763883
Contract type
Freelance
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