Remote Oracle Database Consultant

Description:

• The Oracle Database Consultant position is based in Hyderabad and offers remote or hybrid work options.
• The role involves installing, configuring, and upgrading Oracle databases.
• Responsibilities include Oracle Administration tasks such as working with RAC, RMAN, Data Guard, Golden Gate, Exadata, and Performance Tuning.
• The consultant will design and implement various Oracle backup and recovery strategies.
• Duties also include setting up Oracle replication and slave setups, coding scripts, procedures, and functions.
• The position requires developing monitoring methods and performing Linux/Unix and Shell scripting.
• Experience with RAC and direct interaction with external customers is necessary, along with project management skills.
• The consultant will coordinate, analyze, design, implement, and administer IT solutions.
• Best practices for improving current operational processes will be recommended.
• The role includes administering backup procedures and disaster recovery plans.
• The consultant will present technical courses to customers and participate in an on-call coverage rotation plan.
• Effective communication of status and planning activities to customers and team members is essential.
• Collaboration with remote team members is expected.
• Working conditions include participation in on-call rotation and periodic overtime, with the ability to perform job functions while standing or sitting for extended periods.
• The role requires dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computing equipment and the ability to concentrate for long hours under stress.

Requirements:

• The candidate must have experience interfacing with external customers and possess a strong customer service focus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• The individual should be self-motivated and directed, capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• A keen attention to detail is necessary.
• Strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Very effective organizational skills are required.
• The ability to work in a team is crucial.
• The candidate must demonstrate sound work ethics.
• An understanding of current IT service standards such as ITIL is needed.
• An undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive total rewards and salary package, allowing employees to blog during work hours and take a day off to volunteer for a charity.
• There is no daily travel requirement to an office, as long as there is a stable internet connection for remote work.
• Employees will have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry.
• A substantial training allowance is provided for skill enhancement, along with participation in professional development days and certification opportunities.
• The company supplies all necessary equipment for remote work, including a laptop with the employee's choice of operating system and an annual budget to personalize the workspace.
• Pythian prioritizes the health and well-being of its team, offering an annual wellness budget for gym memberships, massages, fitness, and more, along with generous paid vacation and sick days, and a day off to volunteer for a charity.