Why Pythian:

• Experts in strategic database and analytics services.
• Founded in 1997, known for reliability and performance of mission-critical databases.
• Experience with on-premises to cloud transitions.
• Competencies include advanced analytics and AI technologies.
• Partnerships with Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Snowflake.
• Focus on helping mid and large-sized businesses transform digitally.

Role Overview:

• Work as part of a team supporting managed database and application infrastructure operations for Pythian’s customers.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, analyze, design, implement and administer solutions per customer needs.
• Recommend best practices for operational process improvements.
• Configure and maintain servers at database and infrastructure levels.
• Troubleshoot operational problems.
• Perform proactive daily database and infrastructure checks.
• Respond to monitoring alerts.
• Communicate status and planning activities to customers and team members.
• Participate in rotational shift pattern and on-call coverage rotation plan.
• Learn different database technologies and provide support.

Requirements:

• 4 to 6 years of Oracle database administration experience (including Oracle RAC, basic Exadata knowledge).
• Strong foundational understanding of Oracle database technologies.
• Curiosity mindset with tenacity for diagnosing issues.
• Troubleshooting and performance improvement skills (index creation, query optimization, schema changes).
• Understanding of database security management.
• Experience managing logical and physical replication.
• Knowledge of Oracle DataGuard and GoldenGate replication.
• Basic understanding of Oracle Enterprise Manager , ServiceNow, Solarwind or PostgreSQL pgAdmin console plus some Linux knowledge.

Benefits:

• Competitive total rewards package including paid time off for volunteering.
• Flexible remote work with no daily office travel required; stable internet needed.
• Collaboration with industry experts.
• Substantial training allowance for skill development and certifications.
• Equipment provided for home workspace including laptop choice and annual personalization budget.
• Annual wellness budget for health-related expenses (gym memberships, massages, fitness).
• Generous paid vacation and sick days plus a day off to volunteer.

Additional Information:

• Background check required for successful applicant.
• Accommodations available upon request during selection process.
• Use of AI tools in hiring process with human oversight; applicants can request human review or accommodations.