Oracle Database Expert (m/f)

Nash direct GmbH supports many of Germanys leading organisations to source, recruit and manage the highly skilled IT and engineering talent they need to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world.

We offer our employees promising career prospects and access to interesting and challenging technology roles throughout Germany.

For our client in the banking sector in Frankfurt, we are currently hiring an Oracle Database Expert (m/f).

Reference Number: 320811

Start date: as soon as possible

Location: Frankfurt

Duration: in a limited permanent position at Nash direct/Harvey Nash Group for 9 months

Tasks:

* The objective of the position is to engineer and provide 3rd level support in the client Oracle database environment.
* Provide 3rd level support for operational Oracle 11g and 12c databases running on Oracle Exadata, Solaris and Windows platforms. Identify any need for preventive or remedial maintenance throughout the use of diagnostic tools.
* Investigate, diagnose and resolve system problems using available tools and referring to external suppliers if required.
* Participate in the definition of concepts and design of complex Oracle based database systems and infrastructure including high availability solutions.
* Development of the standardised client Oracle database architecture harvesting best practise and tailoring to client specific requirements. Documenting installation and operational procedures for deployment by Data Centre Operations.
* Maintain and develop through releases the standards for deployed Oracle database systems. Plan, prepare and document maintenance activities such as software upgrades and patching.
* Advice projects on best practise and client infrastructural standards for design, deployment and business services integration of Oracle based database systems.
* Contribute to the development of IT solutions in production by advising on the impact of planned changes, assisting Data Centre Operations in roll-out and post implementation.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation related to database systems, transfer knowledge to colleagues and ensure adequate documentation is available.
* Participate in the design and preparation of recovery and contingency exercises to ensure that Data Centre Operations can recover systems in accordance with predefined plans and documentation.

* On-call duties possible

Your profile:

* Engineering and design experience
* Expertise with engineering, design, support, administration and maintenance of mission-critical production Oracle databases, including problem solving, performance tuning and capacity planning. Expertise must include versions 11g and 12c.
* Experience with installation, configuration and maintenance of Oracle database features and options (Oracle RAC, Oracle Data Guard, ASM, Oracle Grid Control, Oracle Data Pump, RMAN)
* Experience with migration and upgrade techniques between different Oracle database versions between different OS platforms
* Very good knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL, and scripting
* Experience with supporting, administering, maintaining or engineering Oracle Exadata

Environments nice to have

* Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c for organisation-wide management of Oracle database systems (provisioning, patching, monitoring, performance management and tuning) nice to have
* Familiarity with supporting, administering, maintaining or engineering Solaris 10 or higher server systems nice to have
* Familiarity with supporting, administering, maintaining or engineering Linux Redhat 6.x or higher server systems nice to have
* Familiarity with supporting, administering, maintaining or engineering Windows 2008 R2 or higher server systems nice to have
* Experience with scripting and packaging technologies nice to have
* A good command of English with proven drafting ability

Behavioural competencies

* Has strong analytical competencies
* Is good at developing and visualising concepts, using simple/clear words and images to communicate ideas tailored to the audience
* Is excited about technology and proactively keeps her/his knowledge up to date
* Is a team player, ready to step in when needed, tactful when dealing with colleagues and shows commitment to the achievement of team and organisational goals
* Strives to provide a good service to the customer and is ready to go the extra mile while at the same time managing expectations in view of organisational resources and strategic directives

By joining us, you will benefit from:

- a market-oriented remuneration package in line with your skills and experience
- generous social benefits such as holiday and Christmas pay
- a varied role with challenging tasks
- a support team dedicated to you and your career progression

Were proud to build our company around creative and talented people who value our companys culture, the diversity of our projects and the attractiveness of our clients.

Our market-oriented salaries as well as our transparent and dedicated approach with our clients and candidates lay the basis for a long-term partnership with our employees.

We look forward to receiving your application and are available to you at your convenience for any questions or queries you might have about this role, [email protected].

Aspasia Joannidou

Dipl. Oec.

Senior Candidate Relationship Manager

Nash direct GmbH

IT & Engineering Professionals

Tübingerstraße 26

70178 Stuttgart

Tel.: +49 711 20705 231

Fax.: +49 711 20705 21

Mobil: +49 151 11323422

[email protected]

Internet: www.nashdirect.de