Oracle DBA with Retail exp

This is for 3 months (extendable).

Candidates - Either from Canada or PA,US (so that they can be hybrid/onsite)

Client: Retail Domain

Job Responsibilities:

Database Management & Optimization:

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Oracle and SQL databases.
• Optimize database performance, monitoring, and tuning to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Manage database replication, backups, recovery, and failover procedures.
  Data Security & Compliance:
• Implement and maintain database security measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Perform regular audits and assessments of data storage to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of customer and business information.
  Team Leadership & Collaboration:
• Lead and mentor a team of database administrators, providing guidance and support on technical issues.
• Work closely with IT, software development, and business teams to support retail operations, reporting, and business intelligence needs.
• Coordinate with other departments to design database solutions that meet business requirements and scalability.
  Database Development & Automation:
• Oversee database development, ensuring data models align with business needs.
• Automate routine database management tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
  Retail Systems Integration:
• Support the integration of database systems with Point of Sale (POS), e-commerce platforms, and other retail systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data flows between various retail systems and databases, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
  Vendor & Technology Management:
• Manage relationships with database vendors and service providers, ensuring timely support and updates.
• Stay up to date with the latest database technologies and recommend upgrades or migrations to improve system performance.
  Qualifications:
• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in database management, with a focus on Oracle and SQL in a retail/cloud hybrid environment.
• Proven experience managing large-scale databases, including performance tuning and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of database security, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Experience with retail systems such as POS, ERP, and e-commerce platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud-based databases and hybrid environments (preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficient in Oracle Database, SQL Server, and related technologies.
• Knowledge of database management tools and automation scripts (e.g., PL/SQL, T-SQL, Shell scripting).
• Familiarity with database monitoring tools (e.g., Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL Profiler, SolarWinds, NewRelic).
• Experience with cloud database platforms (AWS, Azure, Oracle) is a plus.

Preferred Certifications:

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator
• Certified SQL Developer

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