Senior Database Engineer - Oracle, PL/SQL - Netezza a plus! (job3139)

Georgia  ‐ Onsite
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Senior Database Engineer

Skills: Oracle, PL/SQL, Netezza a plus!

Summary:
This is a 3-6 month+ contract opportunity. The Senior Database Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and implementing new technologies, as required, to support the technical capabilities. To be successful in this role one must be able to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced environment. This role requires good communication skills, both with team members and business contacts. In addition, the successful Senior Database Engineer must be able to work with minimal supervision on multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities:
Develop new or maintain existing programs based on specifications
Develop, implement and maintain unit tests of programs
Participate in the design of new or changing programs
Participate in functional test planning and testing for the assigned application/functional area/project
Participate in problem solving and troubleshooting for the assigned application/functional area/project
Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the assigned application/functional area/project
Work with the team to ensure the quality of the assigned application/functional area/project
Respond quickly and effectively to production issues and taking responsibility for seeing those issues through resolution.
Develops and maintains highly available production systems with minimal direction.
Resolves database performance issues, database capacity issues, replication, and other distributed data quickly and effectively
Manages security of database structures and corporate data held within databases
Develops database procedures, triggers and SQL scripts for development teams
Maintains database changes from development, QA to production
Assists in the definition and implementation of database standards
Shares knowledge by effectively documenting work
Effectively communicates project status to senior support staff and keep business stakeholders informed of project status and all related issues

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
5-7 years experience in Oracle database technologies; Netezza a huge plus
Prior experience writing PL/SQL triggers and/or procedures is a MUST.
Ability to work with minimal direction, yet also able to work in team environment.
Working knowledge of UNIX and Shell Scripts.
Experience with high volume websites that use multi-tier architectures a significant plus

Benefits:
As an Agile consultant, you'll gain many of the advantages and benefits of being a direct hire, while experiencing the flexibility of consulting. It's the best of both worlds! Our IT consultants enjoy a wide array of benefits including: medical, dental, 401K, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program and more.

Start date
2 weeks
From
Generic Network
Published at
18.10.2011
Project ID:
255628
Contract type
Freelance
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