Senior Database Administrator

Job Description:

ION’s Corporate DBA Group supports over 2000 database instances across multiple RDBMS and NoSQL technologies for both production and non-production environments, hosted within ION’s Hybrid Cloud. We are seeking a dedicated Database Administrator to manage end-to-end database issues and ensure standards are maintained across regions and companies. Our diverse database platforms include Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, MySQL, PostgreSQL, DB2, NoSQL databases, and cloud proprietary databases such as Aurora, RDS, and Azure SQL.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer Oracle databases (versions 12c/18c/19c/21c/23ai) on-premises & cloud with good exposure to AWS RDS.

Support database installation, configuration, monitoring, housekeeping, upgrades, patching, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.

Good Understanding of Oracle HADR Solutions (RAC, Data Guard, etc).

Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies.

Utilize Shell scription, Python, Ansible and other automation tools effectively.

Maintain a solid understanding of Linux Operating Systems.

Possess good knowledge of Azure and AWS cloud platforms.

Understand hypervisors and storage subsystems.

Collaborate with development teams to optimize SQL queries and database designs.

Ensure data integrity and security by implementing best practices and compliance standards.

Provide on-call support for critical database issues.

Offer L1/L2 support for other database technologies, including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Sybase, and MySQL.

Required Skills & Experience:

6+ years of experience in Oracle Database Administration.

Strong knowledge of Linux Operating Systems.

Proficiency in Shell Scripting or Python for automation.

Proven experience in delivering large-scale projects.

Demonstrated experience working in enterprise-scale environments.

Desirable Knowledge:

Oracle Certification to OCP Level.

Experience with database migration and upgrade projects.

Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions.

Proficiency in one additional RDBMS (preferably MySQL or PostgreSQL).

MongoDB administration skills are an added advantage.

Linux administration skills.

Other Skills and Knowledge:

Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a keen attention to detail.

Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage stakeholder expectations.

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn new skills quickly.

Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. More than 40% of the world’s largest companies use our solutions. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.

Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.

With 10,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe, ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group. Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision