Senior Engineer, Platform Databases

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provide Expertise in installation, configuration, and management of Oracle RAC and ASM environment on Unix like platforms preferably on AIX and Linux OS.
Patching Oracle infrastructure in a production RAC and Data Guard DR environments.
Implementation of Database Encryption (TDE) in a highly critical and 24X7 environments.
Manage, support, and maintain database technology and infrastructure, adhering to the architectural guidelines and policies.
Database administration for off the shelf and internally developed applications, ensuring continuous 24x7 operation and availability in support of mission critical business applications and participating in on-call rotation.
Install, configure, monitor, upgrade and maintain Oracle databases in production and non-production environments.
Support local/across the DC failover with High Availability Disaster Recovery environment with ODG/OGG. Participate in Database Maintenance and DR activities.
Write/maintain OS level scripts for DB automation and application maintenance.
Provide technical expertise and hands-on support in consolidation and migration of databases to new hardware and platforms.
Physical implementation of databases, storage structures, high-availability solutions, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
Proactive and reactive performance analysis, monitoring, troubleshooting and resolution of escalated Level 2 and Level 3 issues.
Regular database capacity planning related to database growth and system utilization, trend analysis, predictive future database resource requirements, and the structured organized reporting of the same.
Work closely with other infrastructure engineering, product development, business operations, and technical operations teams to ensure delivery of database services within the SLAs and performance targets.
Adapt business requirements, model data, and develop database specifications, table, and element attributes.
Participate in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of DBA tools to improve the effectiveness of tasks such as performance monitoring and tuning, recovery, and database change management processing.
Ability to work well as a team and as an individual with minimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology field.
Ideally Oracle Certified DB Professional (OCP) with more than 9 years’ experience with Oracle databases.
Mid-level DBA experience, managing Oracle databases, versions 11g and onwards.
Oracle Golden Gate experience, managing complex replication topology.
Strong understanding of Oracle database fundamentals
Strong understanding of Oracle Golden Gate fundamentals
Strong understanding of Oracle Data Guard fundamentals
Strong understanding of Oracle database security management
Should have strong Unix platform skills and understanding of network, storage, tiered application environments and security.
Proficiency in writing PL/SQL procedures, functions and packages for administration and application support
Strong knowledge of operating systems, Shell scripting, Perl/Python scripting is a plus.
Good interpersonal skills along with effective communication (both written and verbal) skills.
Ability to lead technical team of DBA to accomplish complex projects
Demonstrated ability to solve complex systems and database environment issues.
Demonstrate ability to work in a complex organization to determine business and customer needs, providing the best solution to meet those needs.
Work experience in a Financial Institution will be preferred.

Below are the must-have key skills for a candidate:

1). Oracle RAC installation, configuration, and upkeep of the clustered environment
2). Oracle ASM configuration and administration/maintenance skills
3). Upgrade of RAC clusters and clustered Databases to a supported release. Patching of clusters and clustered databases
4). Set up and maintain highly available environment using Oracle Data Guard and/or Golden Gate
5). Working Knowledge of Oracle Encryption technology known as TDE

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About Us

About Us:

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.

Life at FAB:

Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization

Career Development:

FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.

Our Values:

At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.

Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.

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