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:
- Advanced English level at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or C1 (Advanced), with the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Native Spanish or Portuguese language.
- 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.
- 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.
- 100% Remote work.
- Duration: Long-term.
- Type of contract: Independent Contractor with LLC.
- Paid Time Off: 2 weeks / 10 business days.
- Paid Holidays from the US calendar.
- Working hours: Full-time EST, fully committed.
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