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*This position does not offer work visa sponsorship*
The Senior Database Administrator will be responsible for administering production and non‐production databases within the Enterprise. The role also has responsibility for all aspects of database administration for Oracle and Snowflake databases including problem‐solving, configuration, and implementation efforts for multiple projects with an emphasis in operational excellence and continuous improvement of database related processes and procedures.
- Reviews production database performance reports on regular basis, and identifies any potential performance bottlenecks including SQL, PL/SQL code execution and works with Storage and UNIX teams to remediate before impact.
- Engages in new technology initiatives and performs database server hardware upgrades to get maximum ROI.
- Attends triage calls and is strongly driven to identify the root cause which may involve providing analysis data to other teams and proactively lending active hands with trouble shooting while the outage is in progress.
- Reviews critical database parameters and recommends adjustments.
- Manages cross platform database migrations including documenting various steps involved.
- Implements high availability solutions for databases.
- Works with development teams for SQL, PL/SQL code tuning, and schema design updates identified in pre-production installs.
- Researches and implements POC solutions for new features of latest database technologies.
- Maintains security of data by keeping databases secure and communicates security loopholes, if any, to security team.
Participates in on-call support rotation for production databases that require 24/7/365.
- 4+ years of professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or similar.
- Experience working with Oracle release 19c.
- Experience in Oracle Cloud for E Business SaaS, ATP a plus
- Ability to work independently with advanced analytical skills.
- Strong knowledge in disaster recovery, capacity planning and troubleshooting complex database problems.
- In depth working knowledge of operating systems, storage, database server and network.
- Knowledge of data replication technologies and ETL tools like Attunity, GoldenGate, SAP data services.
- Highly skilled in SQL, PL/SQL, PowerShell and UNIX Shell script coding.
- Ability to establish, document and enforce procedures and policies related to database management.
- Ability to analyze and determine data relationships and attributes, data flow and storage requirements, and data output and reporting capabilities.
- Strong understanding of data center operations and applications development.
- Strong knowledge of Data Center Virtualization technologies (e.g. Cloud, PaaS).
- This role will require production support with an on-call rotation every 5-6 weeks.
- Experience with Snowflake is preferred but not required.
- Oracle certification preferred but not required.
- Strong Linux shell script and SQL knowledge.
Base Pay Information
The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. $92,000 - $196,500
- Competitive base and incentive pay
- 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
- Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
- Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
Top Skills
What We Do
At Delta Dental, we’re behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we’ve served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care – but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections, and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all. We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment. Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental Insurance Company are members, or affiliates of members, of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of 39 Delta Dental companies throughout the country. Together with our affiliate companies, form one of the nation’s largest dental benefits delivery systems, covering over 31 million enrollees. Headquartered in San Francisco, we are members of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of companies that provides dental coverage to 80 million people. Delta Dental provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Delta Dental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
