#993 - Database Administrator

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#993 - Database Administrator

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Job Opportunity

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available for professionals located in Latin America.

We're looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join a U.S.-based client in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience supporting Oracle databases in production environments, excellent SQL skills, and a solid understanding of database performance, migration, and ETL processes.

This role is a great opportunity for a technically strong DBA who enjoys working with mission-critical systems and collaborating with international teams.

Requirements

• Advanced English level at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or C1 (Advanced), with the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Native Spanish or Portuguese language.
• 3+ years of professional experience as an Oracle Database Administrator, with significant experience in production support.
• Strong knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language), including querying, creating, modifying, and managing database structures.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Database 12c–19c.
• Experience with Oracle database upgrades, particularly from 12c to 19c, is highly preferred.
• Strong experience in database performance tuning, including SQL queries, indexes, and server/database configuration.
• Experience with data migration and ETL processes.
• Knowledge or hands-on experience with PostgreSQL/Postgres SQL.
• Knowledge or hands-on experience with MongoDB.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a distributed, international environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with databases in regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, biotechnology, or financial services.
• Experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical production environments.
• Familiarity with database backup/recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
• Experience working with cloud-based database environments.
• Knowledge of database monitoring and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day production support and administration of Oracle databases.
• Monitor database health, availability, performance, and capacity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents and production issues.
• Perform database performance tuning, including optimization of SQL queries, indexes, and server configuration.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries, database objects, and structures.
• Participate in Oracle database upgrades, migrations, and related technical projects.
• Support data migration and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
• Work with PostgreSQL and MongoDB environments as needed.
• Collaborate with developers, infrastructure teams, and other technical stakeholders to identify and resolve database issues.
• Follow established procedures and best practices for database security, reliability, backup, recovery, and change management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of database environments and operational processes.

What do we offer?

• Salary in USD.
• 100% Remote work.
• Duration: Long-term.
• Type of contract: Independent Contractor with Venon Solutions LLC.
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks / 10 business days.
• Paid Holidays from the US calendar.
• Working hours: Full-time EST, fully committed.

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