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Ascend Analytics, LLC

<div>Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) - Remote 
Please note: Ascend Analytics is not able to offer visa sponsorships at this time. 


Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to support and maintain Ascends on-premises Oracle environment while leading the strategic migration to Microsoft Azure. This role involves ensuring smooth daily operations&mdash;including hardware provisioning, performance tuning, and backup management&mdash;while also planning and executing the transition to cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle RDBMS, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices, with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and security in both on-prem and cloud environments. 


Key Responsibilities

Database Administration &amp; Optimization
<ul>
<li>Install, configure, and maintain Oracle RDBMS across development, testing, and production environments.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Manage complex database storage structures, backups, and recovery strategies using tools such as Dell Modular Disk Storage Manager, Windows Disk Management, ASM Disk Manager, and DBCA.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Administer database user accounts and roles, ensuring appropriate access controls and compliance with security policies.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Regularly update and enforce database security protocols to protect sensitive data and maintain regulatory compliance.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Refactor and automate database maintenance processes to improve performance, stability, and scalability.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Manage the full lifecycle of Oracle databases&mdash;from disk provisioning and configuration to secure decommissioning.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Document and streamline operational procedures to enable repeatable, error-free deployments and support knowledge transfer.</li></ul> 


Collaboration &amp; Communication
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, analysts, and data scientists to support data-driven initiatives.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, contributing to design discussions and project planning.</li></ul> 


Cloud Migration &amp; Azure Integration
<ul>
<li>Lead or support the planning, execution, and validation of Oracle database migrations from on-premises infrastructure to Microsoft Azure, including lift-and-shift, replatforming, or refactoring approaches.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Work closely with Azure and Oracle teams to ensure seamless transition and integration of hosted services.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Provision and manage Azure resources such as Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, and networking components to support database workloads.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Monitor and optimize database performance in Azure using tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Implement and maintain security best practices for Oracle databases in Azure, including encryption, access controls, and compliance with internal and external regulations.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Design and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions using Azure-native services (e.g., Azure Site Recovery, Availability Sets, or Zones)</li>
</ul><ul><li>Monitor and manage cloud resource usage to ensure cost-effective deployment and scaling of Oracle workloads in Azure.</li></ul> 


DevOps &amp; Automation
<ul>
<li>Integrate DevOps practices into database administration, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated monitoring.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Use tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep to automate the provisioning and configuration of Azure infrastructure for Oracle databases.</li></ul> 


Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience with Oracle on Azure Linux VMs, including patching, tuning, and backup strategies.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Familiarity with Azure Migrate, Azure Database Migration Service, or third-party tools such Toad.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Knowledge of Oracle licensing models in cloud environments.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience with hybrid cloud architectures and networking between on-prem and Azure (e.g., VPN, ExpressRoute, Data Box).</li>
</ul><ul><li>Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.</li>
<li>Experience with devops and automation</li></ul> 


Compensation: $110,000 &ndash; $130,000 Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend values our employees and often pays above industry average.

We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401(k) plan.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ascendanalytics.com.</div>

Oracle DBA

<div>Location: Boulder, CO

Hands-On Director of Engineering

Please note: Ascend Analytics is not able to offer visa sponsorships at this time. 


Your Impact at Ascend

This role involves leading a team to develop scalable software solutions, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and envisioning the future evolution of production scale software. It necessitates proactive leadership, guiding developers, advancing architecture, and driving innovation while influencing clean energy market transformation through impactful software solutions. 


Ascend Analytics is an innovative &ldquo;climate tech&rdquo; software and consulting company focused on energy analytics that are transforming the electric grid. Ascend's solutions provide the analytics to support critical power supply decisions from operating strategies, for short and long-term investment and resource planning decisions. For more information, visit www.ascendanalytics.com. 


Job Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>You will be the driving force behind the design and development of our SmartBidder application.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Implement and refine a comprehensive development strategy that ensures the highest levels of quality and reliability in our products and support agile methodologies.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Drive performance, stability, and scalability of our software solutions across the Full Stack.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Communicate with internal and external customers to understand user experience.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Review, investigate and advise on system architecture and technology platform choices.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Own delivery of the product, including coordinating releases, support rotations, and incident response.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Support and encourage best practices throughout the entire software life cycle.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Provide multiple levels of technical and design documentation.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Manage a team of developers, providing guidance, feedback and code review.</li></ul> 


Qualifications and Experience:
<ul>
<li>5+ years of technical management experience</li>
</ul><ul><li>8+ years of experience as a back-end or full stack software engineer.</li>
</ul><ul><li>BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Data/Information Science, or related fields.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strong skills/proficiency in Python and at least one other programming language i.e. Java, C#, Ruby, Rust, Julia.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Familiarity with data processing libraries (e.g., Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-Learn).</li>
</ul><ul><li>Flexibility to support complex technical issues and critical customer outages for our customers during their times of need.</li></ul> 


Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
<ul>
<li>Full-stack application design and RESTful web services development.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Exposure to cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and containerization (e.g., Docker).</li>
</ul><ul><li>Knowledge of data science, statistics, and machine learning.</li></ul> 


Compensation: $180,000 - $210,000

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average.

We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401k plan.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ascendanalytics.com.</div>

Director of Engineering (Hands on)

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