Senior Oracle Applications DBA

Advent Software, Inc., the world’s leading provider of automated solutions for investment professionals since 1983, is seeking an experienced and talented Senior Oracle Applications Database Administrator (DBA) to support its current Oracle Applications (11.5.10/10G) environment on Solaris 9 platform, at Advent’s San Francisco headquarters.

Advent Sr. Oracle Applications DBA is part of a 3 member DBA team that reports to the Oracle Applications Manager. You will utilize your strong technical competencies and functional expertise to provide Oracle Applications and Database Administration in an integrated environment. To do this successfully you will work closely with management, other DBA’s, development teams, Unix Sysadmins, other application teams like CRM, Data warehouse and ancillary applications.

Job Responsibilities

Daily Oracle Applications and database administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery of Oracle systems.

Manage support and service for production and non production Oracle Applications systems including third-party applications.

Develop technical architecture and design solutions.

Work closely with development team for day to day support, code migrations, table designs, data modeling, performance tuning and other related tasks.

Create tables, views, indexes, clusters, sequences, and triggers.

Implement single handedly or work with a project team to execute projects as assigned including activities like task estimation, planning, research, implementation, support, risk mitigation analysis, etc.

Provide technical consultation (including training) in advanced technologies.

Work with software and tools vendors to identify and resolve technical problems.

Prepare technical and functional documentation and demonstrate ability to present issues and solutions, which the peers and management can articulate and make informed decisions.

Develop, maintain and manage utilities for monitoring and maintaining the Oracle and SQL databases and environments.

Develop or work with team to build enterprise strategies, standards, policies, best practices and technology governance structures.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with other teams within the IT organization.

Availability for after hours and/or weekend support for unplanned and planned maintenance.

Conduct technology research and software evaluations.

Knowledge of Database Administration of Microsoft SQL Servers is a plus.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Requirements:

6+ years of experience as an Oracle Applications Database Administrator in a 24/7 production environment with a good understanding of Oracle Applications 11i and Rel 12 technical architecture.

Strong expertise in Oracle 11.5.10/9iAS/10G on Unix (Solaris ver 9/ ver 10) platform.

Expert on all standard Oracle Applications DBA related functions –Monitoring, performance tuning, production support, space management, cloning, patching, upgrades, code migration, ADI support and user maintenance.

Must have exposure to supporting an implementation of Oracle Applications 11i through GO-LIVE and production support.

Implementation experience in various Backup strategies including RMAN for Oracle Application environment.

Good knowledge and understanding with Oracle High Availability technologies like DataGuard, RAC.

Experience with Application server 10g and BPEL server installation/maintenance is a plus.

Experience with 3rd party printing solution (Evergreen), tax software (i.e. Vertex), s/w tools -Toad, SQL Navigator and monitoring tools like spotlight a plus.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Team player who has customer focus and brings expertise to the team.

Ability to initiate a project and follow it through to conclusion with limited or no supervision.

Oracle Certification a plus.

Ability to work effectively in a fast paced implementation environment.

If you enjoy working with knowledgeable, success oriented people, for a company that both challenges and respects its professionals—and you want to drive our success, then please apply today.

This is a full time, salaried staff position with Advent Software, Inc., where highly skilled professionals power the market in automated solutions for investment professionals. A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package includes equity compensation, 401(k) with match, employee stock purchase, and domestic partners coverage. For over 20 years, Advent has revolutionized professional money management. Join us as we shape the future of the financial services industry.