#993 - Database Administrator

Job Opportunity only available for professionals located in Latin America .

We're looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join a U.S.-based client in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience supporting Oracle databases in production environments, excellent SQL skills, and a solid understanding of database performance, migration, and ETL processes.

This role is a great opportunity for a technically strong DBA who enjoys working with mission-critical systems and collaborating with international teams.
Requirements:

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Advanced English level at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or C1 (Advanced), with the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.

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Native Spanish or Portuguese language.

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3+ years of professional experience as an Oracle Database Administrator , with significant experience in production support.

- Strong knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language), including querying, creating, modifying, and managing database structures.

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Hands-on experience with Oracle Database 12c–19c.

- Experience with Oracle database upgrades, particularly from 12c to 19c, is highly preferred.

- Strong experience in database performance tuning, including SQL queries, indexes, and server/database configuration.

- Experience with data migration and ETL processes .

- Knowledge or hands-on experience with PostgreSQL/Postgres SQL.

- Knowledge or hands-on experience with MongoDB.

- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

- Ability to work independently and effectively in a distributed, international environment.

Nice to Have:

- Experience working with databases in regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, biotechnology, or financial services.

- Experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical production environments.

- Familiarity with database backup/recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.

- Experience working with cloud-based database environments.

- Knowledge of database monitoring and automation tools.

Responsibilities:

- Provide day-to-day production support and administration of Oracle databases.

- Monitor database health, availability, performance, and capacity.

- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents and production issues.

- Perform database performance tuning, including optimization of SQL queries, indexes, and server configuration.

- Develop and maintain SQL queries, database objects, and structures.

- Participate in Oracle database upgrades, migrations, and related technical projects.

- Support data migration and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.

- Work with PostgreSQL and MongoDB environments as needed.

- Collaborate with developers, infrastructure teams, and other technical stakeholders to identify and resolve database issues.

- Follow established procedures and best practices for database security, reliability, backup, recovery, and change management.

- Contribute to continuous improvement of database environments and operational processes.

What do we offer?

- Salary in USD .

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100% Remote work.

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Duration : Long-term.

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Type of contract : Independent Contractor with Venon Solutions LLC.

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Paid Time Off : 2 weeks / 10 business days.

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Paid Holidays from the US calendar.

- Working hours: Full-time EST, fully committed.

Originally posted on Himalayas