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Oracle Database Administrator
Karachi, Pakistan
About Contour
Contour Software
has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years.As a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., we are proud to be part of a global enterprise software conglomerate that has grown to become one of the top 10 software companies in the world, with employees and customers in 100+ countries. With a broad-based and ever-growing portfolio of market-leading, vertical-market enterprise solutions covering more than 100 industry domains in predominantly mature markets, CSI's recipe creates the perfect environment for professionals to build fulfilling, long-term careers.
What started as an R&D & Accounting back-office, has progressed into a full-service Global Centre serving all functions and departments, at the divisional as well as operating group/corporate level. Today Contour employees, located in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, are serving CSI divisions located in time zones spanning the globe, from Sydney to Vancouver. With the global growth of Constellation as the wind in our sails, we are only just getting started!
The Division:
Constellation Kidney Group
formed in 2018 by the combination of QMS, Infian, Clinical Computing, and Mediqal Health Informatics as part of Constellation Software
, a publicly traded multinational from Toronto, Canada. The companies of the Constellation Kidney Group have a long history dating as far back as 1976 of providing specialized software for the renal care market designed to improve patient outcomes and management efficiencies.The position
CKG is looking for an Oracle DBA who will be primarily responsible for the maintenance and performance of databases, to ensure the availability and optimal performance. This includes implementing a failsafe backup strategy, maintaining existing replication and coming up with strategic solutions to recurring problems.
The successful hire will be located and work out of the Contour Software Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad office, working as part of the resource-center team, as an extension of the division-based Onshore IT department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installing, configuring, and maintaining Oracle database software and related tools.
- Working with developers to design and implement new database features and structures.
- Monitoring database performance, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing database settings for optimal performance.
- Developing and implementing backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and recoverability in case of failures.
- Implementing security measures, managing user access, and ensuring compliance with security policies.
- Performing database upgrades, applying patches, and maintaining the database environment.
- Investigating and resolving database-related issues, including performance problems and security breaches.
- Monitoring database health, performance, and security, and setting up alerts for critical issues.
- Documenting database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Planning for future database growth and capacity needs.
- Collaborating with developers to optimize database usage and performance.
Required Skills:
- Strong understanding of Oracle database concepts, architecture, and administration.
- Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL.
- Experience with Oracle's backup and recovery tools (RMAN), DB Dumps, Oracle Always On and Oracle Data Guard.
- Knowledge of database security best practices.
- Experience with performance monitoring and tuning tools.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Additional Desirable Skills:
- Experience with Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) and Oracle Golden Gate .
- Experience with cloud-based Oracle databases (e.g., Oracle Cloud Infrastructure).
- Knowledge of other database technologies (e.g., NoSQL databases).
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Shell scripting, Python.
Exciting Benefits we offer:
- Market-leading Salary
- Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents
- Parents Medical Coverage
- Provident Fund
- Employee Performance-based bonuses
- Home Internet Subsidy
- Conveyance Allowance
- Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]
- Life Benefit
- Child Care Facility
- Company Provided Lunch/Dinner
- Professional Development Budget
- Recreational area for in-house games
- Sporadic On-shore training opportunities
- Friendly work environment
- Leave Encashment
Disclaimer: At Contour, we attribute our success to the unique contributions of our diverse staff. We’re committed to fostering a culture of respect that thrives on the varied perspectives and experiences of all individuals we recruit, employ, promote, and compensate. Since day one, we’ve adhered to a policy that champions a work environment honoring the worth and dignity of each person while being free from all forms of employment discrimination.
In our continuous effort to promote inclusivity, we extend our commitment to individuals with special needs by providing reasonable accommodations. We actively encourage qualified individuals with special needs to apply for the various openings within our company. Should you require assistance in completing the application process or have any inquiries regarding special facilities, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team. Your unique talents and abilities are welcomed and valued here.
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