Oracle System Database Engineer

Posted:
8/8/2024, 3:33:54 AM

Location(s):
Ontario, Canada ⋅ Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

TRADER Corporation is a trusted Canadian leader in online media, dealer and lender services. The company is comprised of AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync and Dealertrack Canada. AutoTrader.ca (AutoHebdo.net in Quebec) offers the largest inventory of new cars and used cars in Canada, receiving over 25 million monthly visits to its marketplace. With over 3,500 subscribers and counting, AutoSync is the largest and fastest growing dealer and OEM software provider in Canada. The platform's suite of connected automotive software solutions brings advertising, conversion and operational support together, synchronizing the entire retail process. AutoSync's diverse range of offerings includes: vAuto, EasyDeal, xtime, Motoinsight, Activix, TAdvantage and TRFFK. Dealertrack is Canada’s largest automotive financing portal, enhancing efficiency and profitability for all major segments of the automotive, marine, recreational vehicle, motorcycle and powersport retail industries. Over 6.5 million credit applications are submitted via the Dealertrack Canada portal each year. Visit tradercorporation.com to learn more..

Trader Corporation is the team behind Canada’s leading automotive marketplace, AutoTrader.ca. We are a technology-driven company that creates world-class solutions for our users and dealer customers. We are expanding and need a Senior Oracle Database Engineer to join our team.
 
Required Skills:
- 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in Oracle Standalone/RAC Database Administration (10g to 19c)
- Must be well versed in Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), configuration, and administration.
- Must have hands-on experience in Oracle Database Appliance (ODA), administration, and patching.
- Must have good knowledge and working experience in Oracle Data Guard.
- Must have good knowledge and working experience in Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN).
- Must have good knowledge and working experience in Golden Gate.
- Must have experience in configuration and administration of Oracle multitenancy.
- Must have working knowledge of AWS cloud technologies (AWS RDS); able to install, configure, and administer database servers on AWS cloud platforms.
- Must have working experience with Linux Operating Systems (Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Red Hat Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, etc.).

Roles and Responsibilities:
- All items below also pertain to an AWS Cloud Environment.
- Database performance monitoring and tuning: Monitor performance, identify problems, identify possible solutions, provide recommendations, and implement approved solutions. Identify and provide recommendations to improve and automate monitoring and tuning capabilities.
- Participate in the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process when an incident occurs.
- Database backup and recovery: Ensure that data is backed up and recovery time objectives are established and met. Implement backup strategies, verify backups, and participate in database recoveries.
- Disaster recovery: Identify disaster recovery options and recommendations (in AWS Cloud).
- High Availability: Identify high availability options and recommendations (in AWS Cloud).
- Documentation: Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the operation and maintenance of the databases (includes but not limited to recovery procedures from backups and catastrophic events, etc.). Prepare current state detailed diagrams and documentation.
- Install, upgrade, and patch ORACLE (10g to 19c) on various environments.
- Provide innovative and efficient solutions to maximize productivity and improve performance.
 
Required Experience:
- University Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related subject.
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle Standalone/RAC Database Administration (10g to 19c)
 
Soft Skills:
- Should have a strong appetite for continuous learning and adjust for technology disruptions and changes.
- Positive attitude.
- Team player.
- Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.
- Task management and prioritization.
 
What’s in it for you…
-We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.
 
Fitness and wellness
-We provide discounts to nation-wide gyms, onsite gyms (when we’re in the office), an Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a virtual wellness program.
 
Benefits from Day 1
-Gym discounts
-Local in-office free gyms
-Employee and Family Assistance program
-Weekly virtual wellness events
-Conferences & training budget
-Regular internal training programs
 
Financial planning
-Let us help you invest in your future with a 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection.
 
Competitive salary
-Annual bonus structure
-3% CPP matching

AutoTrader.ca

Website: https://careers.trader.ca/

Headquarter Location: Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

Employee Count: 501-1000

Year Founded: 1975

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Automotive ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Logistics ⋅ Robotics ⋅ Software ⋅ Transportation