Database Administrator

Job Description As a member of the Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) team, the main responsibility is to work on application-related projects, support cloud migrations, and implement best practices. The role involves collaborating on project activities such as database upgrades, security, troubleshooting, and ensuring smooth integration across different database platforms within AXA XL. What You'll Be DOING What will your essential responsibilities include - Manage and maintain Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.14, Oracle Database 19c, and Data Warehouse environments, ensuring optimal performance and stability on Oracle Database @ Azure (OD@A). - Administer Exadata hardware, leveraging expertise in performance tuning and system optimization. - Perform database backup and restore operations using RMAN and Data Pump as well as cloud utilities. - Execute patching, upgrades, and security management tasks to ensure system integrity. - Support troubleshooting and environment management through outstanding Unix/Linux skills. - Automate routine tasks and processes to improve efficiency. - Experience with multi-cloud environments, including Oracle Cloud, Azure, and other public clouds, supporting hybrid cloud strategies. - Good understanding of Oracle Database on Azure (preferred). - Installing and configuring Oracle Database in a stand-alone, clustered and Always On environments along with database replication and mirroring on Oracle Database at Azure. - Assisting with Oracle Database Assessment/Planning/Migration/Upgrades/Automation/Performance Tuning, etc. - Plan and Execute the Database/Analysis Services/Reporting Services/Integration Services Migration to Oracle Cloud DB. - Expertise in database troubleshooting, performance tuning, query tuning of SQL/T-SQL, partitioning, file group. - Work resiliently and in co-ordination with other application developers to investigate, analyse and resolve issues. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategic projects and system enhancements. - Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical issues in simple terms. - Performing database capacity management, Handling database incidents and root cause analysis. - Recovering databases during Disaster Recovery testing and incidents. - Liaising with Project Managers, Developers, Application Support, Release, infrastructure teams to ensure database integrity, security and performance. You will report to Application Manager. What You Will BRING We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills And Abilities - Relevant years of experience in Oracle RDBMS, Oracle Datawarehouse, E-Business Suite. - Relevant years of experience designing, implementing, and managing High Availability database solutions. - Cloud: Relevant years of hands-on experience working in Azure, including platforms such as Oracle Database, ADF, ADLS, Azure Databricks and Azure Data Factory. - Exposure to migrating existing Oracle Database Server (on-premises) data loads to Azure Cloud. - Effective working knowledge of SQL scripting and programming as well as Unix scripting. - Knowledge of IT Operations and support organizations would be advantageous. - Ability to work resiliently with minimal supervision. - Familiarity with third-party database auditing and performance monitoring solutions. - Relevant years of experience producing technical documentation. - Prior experience with performance tuning, query plan analysis, and indexing. - Experience with backups and restores using RMAN, Autonomous Recovery Service, or similar tools is a plus. Desired Skills And Abilities - Robust analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex database issues efficiently. - Experience with automation scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to streamline database management tasks. - Knowledge of security best practices for database environments, including encryption, access controls, and vulnerability mitigation. - Experience with data governance and compliance standards, ensuring databases adhere to organizational and regulatory requirements. - Familiarity with cloud security protocols and best practices for Azure and hybrid environments. - Excellent communication skills to effectively document technical solutions and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Adaptability and flexibility to handle evolving project priorities and emerging technologies. - Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the latest database trends, tools, and best practices. - Team collaboration and mentoring skills, capable of sharing knowledge and supporting junior team members. - Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation to ensure data integrity and availability in various scenarios. What We OFFER Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another and our business to move forward and succeed. - Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe - Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements - Enhanced family friendly leave benefits - Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index - Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total Rewards AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. 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Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions. - Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. - AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's Hearts in Action programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving. For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability. Who WE Are AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Learn more at axaxl.com