Senior Oracle Database Administrator

What is the opportunity

The Oracle Database Administration team is responsible for leading in the effective and efficient use of Oracle database technology and to provide centralized DBA services for the creation and maintenance of enterprise databases. This role will coordinate develop lead communicate and execute activities to ensure objectives are accomplished according on time.

What will you do

• Manage the implementation of multiple concurrent initiatives of varying complexity in a time efficient manner.

• Monitor and control activities according to plan.

• Continuously identify potential issues conflicts and risks.

• Analyze mitigate and escalate where appropriate.

• Develop and execute on end-to-end change management plans and plan and execute all communication related to these.

• Collaborate and contribute on cross-functional enterprise initiatives and manage the effective implementation of assigned deliverables.

• Establish strong working relationships across business units and platforms to build influence and impact with key business partners. Collaborate with groups to define and achieve deliverables and ensure initiatives are effectively integrated into RBC procedures and processes.

• Create and maintain Oracle databases and database objects in Dev Test & PROD environments.

• Based on the SLA decide the backup/recovery test and support the backup/recovery scripts.

• Perform database monitoring and tuning including memory CPU locking sorting etc.

• Work with application team to perform SQL tuning.

• Handle database security requests in Dev Test PROD and DR environments.

• Perform space analysis on tablespaces. Perform tablespace expansion or reorg as required.

• Ensure Zabbix monitoring and Networker is setup properly.

• Perform required analysis to resolve complex technical issues/problems.

• Provide technical assistance to application team for utility usage and problem resolution.

• Provide consulting to developers on optimal usage of Oracle features and facilities.

• Build and support standby database using Oracle Data Guard.

This position will require after hours support for application/database implementations and carry rotation of 24X7 production support pager.

What do you need to succeed

Must have:

• 7 years of Oracle DB administration experience.

• In depth knowledge on database backup and recovery for Oracle

• In depth knowledge on database tuning and SQL tuning for Oracle

• Strong knowledge on Oracle Real Application Cluster (RAC) and Data Guard

• Undergraduate degree coupled with change management experience in complex programs with high frequency of requests and multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to communicate/negotiate with Technical Specialists and Senior managements in application support teams and infra.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in a matrix environment such as a large publicly traded corporation

• Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high-quality standards while handling multi-tasking and deadlines simultaneously.

• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers.

• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses.

Whats in it for you

We thrive on the challenge to be our best progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other reaching our potential making a difference to our communities and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits competitive compensation commissions and stock where applicable

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic collaborative progressive and high-performing team

• A world-class training program in financial services

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best effectively collaborate drive innovation and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect belonging and opportunity for all.