Oracle Database Administrator (Dba)

Job Title

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

About Your Business Area / Department:

You probably think that working for an online travel agency that manages hundreds of millions of bookings per year or working for an airline company that operates hundreds of thousands of flights per year must have their fair share of challenges. If so, just try to realize the scalability, resiliency, and geographical distribution challenges that are behind the system that powers 150+ airlines, hundreds of websites, tens of airports, or thousands of hotel properties. Just one fact to illustrate: at peak times, Amadeus processes more than 17,000 transactions per second (1+ billion transactions per day), with an average system response time of less than 0.3 seconds.

The DBaaS (Database-as-a-Service) department aims to provide Oracle database administration expertise and operational support to applications within Amadeus, in a follow-the-sun organization. Amadeus' leading presence in Asia, as well as the criticality of Oracle database infrastructure for the company, makes the Sydney team a key asset for expert support in both day-to-day activities and critical incidents.

Summary of the role:

The Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for ensuring the deployment, maintenance, performance, integrity, and security of the Oracle database platform, on behalf of the applications relying on it. He / She / They assist(s) the application Software Reliability Engineers on all aspects relating to Oracle operations. They partner closely with System Engineering colleagues regarding Linux-related activities, as well as Research & Development and Product Management counterparts to offer the best possible database experience & performance.

In this role you'll:

• Plan & deploy database clusters, supporting multi-Terabytes workloads, with a strong emphasis on high-availability and fault-tolerance (including multi-site high availability, whenever required).

• Ensure that storage, archiving, as well as backup & recovery procedures are operating correctly, including in disaster recovery situations.

• Maintain & upgrade database clusters, to comply with appropriate patch level, kernel patching, and security standards (PCIDSS / SOC / ISO27K compliance and vulnerability remediation).

• Monitor performances and manage database parameters' tuning, to provide best-of-class experience.

• Investigate operational incidents, debug problems, and provide recovery solutions, in 24x7 operational conditions.

• Operate databases on-premises as well as on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.

• Contribute with colleagues to the on-call roster.

• Write and maintain database documentation, platform specifications, and procedural descriptions.

• Work closely with database development & product management team, for continuous improvement of the Oracle automation & ecosystem based on operational return-of-experience.

About the Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years managing Oracle database technologies (19c, 23c), in a critical, highly available enterprise environment (24x7).

• Experience in working with Linux platforms.

• Experience with database automation (Ansible, Python, shell, etc.).

• Microsoft Azure experience and / or certification would be a plus.

• Knowledge of other database technologies such as MySQL (8.0+), MariaDB (10.x+) and / or Microsoft SQL Server (2016+) would be a plus.

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.

• A certification regarding relational database(s) and / or programming would be a plus.

• Core technology skills, with hands-on exposure with the latest Oracle (19c, 23c) engine versions and features. Operational exposure to another database technology such as MySQL (8.0+), MariaDB (10.x+) and / or Microsoft SQL Server (2016+) would be a plus.

• Experience with Oracle database upgrades and data migration techniques (Dataguard, Golden Gate, Datapump, etc.).

• Field experience in supporting critical production workloads.

• Advanced hardware, operating system (Linux) & storage knowledge.

• Experience with Microsoft Azure or another public Cloud provider would be a plus.

• Automation & scripting skills (Ansible, Python, shell, etc.).

• Knowledge of release management processes and tools, such as Git.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to collaborate with other DBaaS team members, as well as to work independently.

• Proactive mindset in mitigating/avoiding foreseeable issues.

• Ability to work in multinational and multicultural environments.

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) would be a plus.

• Fluency in English required, both in written and verbal communication.

Working at Amadeus, you will find:

A critical mission and purpose

• At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

Great opportunities to learn

• Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.

A caring environment

• Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.

A complete rewards offer

• Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.

A flexible working model

• We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them.

A diverse and inclusive community

• We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.

A Reliable Company

• Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.

Application process:

The application process takes no longer than 10 minutes!

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Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition), ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veterans status, sexual orientation, gender expression, perception, or identity, marital status, mental or physical disability status, or any other protected federal, state, or local status unrelated to performance of work involved.

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