Pythian Remote - India Full-time

Oracle Database Consultant
EST Shift
As an Oracle Database Consultant you will be a part of a team to supply complete support for all aspects of managed database and application infrastructure operations to a variety of Pythian’s customers. 

What will you be doing?

  • Installing, configuring and upgrading Oracle databases.
  • Oracle Administration including: Experience with RAC, RMAN, Data Guard, Golden Gate, Exadata, Performance Tuning, WebLogic middleware – Forms and Reports, Various storage engines, Oracle customer tools, Performance tuning of Oracle databases, Oracle technical support, Oracle tools.
  • Designing and implementing various Oracle backup/recovery strategies.
  • Oracle replication and slave setup, coding scripts, procedures, functions, etc.
  • Developing methods for monitoring, Linux/Unix and Shell scripting.
  • Experience with RAC, working directly with external customers, Project managing.
  • Coordinating, analyzing, designing, implementing and administering IT solutions.
  • Recommending best practices for improvements to current operational processes.
  • Administering backup procedures and disaster recovery plans.
  • Presenting technical courses to customers.
  • Participating in on-call coverage rotation plan.
  • Communicating status and planning activities to customers and team members.
  • Collaborating with remote team members.
  • Working conditions:
  • Participate in on-call rotation and periodic overtime.
  • Ability to perform primary job functions while standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers (or skill with adaptive devices) to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computing equipment.
  • The incumbent must spend long hours in intense concentration.
  • Stress may be caused by the need to complete tasks within tight deadlines.

What do we need from you?

  • Interfacing with external customers, strong customer service focus with the ability to maintain customer expectations and priorities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication.
  • Self-motivated and directed, while working in a fast-paced demanding environment.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Very effective organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Demonstrate sound work ethics.
  • Understanding of current IT service standards such as ITIL.
  • Undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or related field or equivalent experience.

What do you get in return?

  • Love your career: Competitive total rewards package with excellent take home salaries, shifted work time bonus (if applicable) and an annual bonus plan!
  • Love your development: Hone your skills or learn new ones with an annual training allowance; 2 paid professional development days, attend conferences, become certified, whatever you like!
  • Love your work/life balance:  3 weeks of paid time off and flexible working hours. All you need is a stable internet connection!
  • Love your workspace: We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, with 0.3 lakh INR* budget to personalise your work environment!  
  • Love your community: Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.