Database Administrator

Database Administrator (DBA) – Specialist (Oracle GoldenGate / SQL Azure) Duration: 6‑month contract (possibility of extension or conversion to FTE based on performance and budget) Start Date: ASAP Job#: 3013602 We are looking for a Database Administrator Specialist with expertise in Oracle GoldenGate and SQL Azure, and experience supporting enterprise‑level databases. This role involves working on critical projects for Capital Markets, PBBT, and Retail Banking, including Oracle builds, migrations, performance tuning, and incident resolution. You will join a close‑knit team of 20 DBAs, divided into specialized groups, supporting complex troubleshooting and BAU activities across multiple lines of business. Key Responsibilities Lead technical resolutions for production incidents and communicate complex issues to stakeholders. Install, configure, and maintain Oracle and SQL Server databases. Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and resource management. Implement and maintain database security policies, including Oracle features (TDE, Data Redaction, Database Vault) and SQL Server features (TDE, Always Encrypted). Support RAC, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) strategies. Automate database monitoring and maintenance tasks. Participate in incident management, change control, disaster recovery exercises, and root cause analysis (RCA). Ensure compliance with organizational standards for change control and security. Provide on‑call rotational support and collaborate with Solution Design, DB Engineering, Information Security, and external vendors. Must‑Have Qualifications 5–7 years of experience in Oracle GoldenGate or Azure Cloud database administration. 2+ years of experience with PostgreSQL. Strong skills in database setup, installation, and configuration. Expertise in tuning, query optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Experience with cloud migration projects. Knowledge of backup, restore, and recovery strategies. Nice‑to‑Have Skills Experience with Microsoft SQL Server. Familiarity with ServiceNow ticketing system and SolarWinds performance tools. Azure certification. Financial industry experience. Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. Additional benefits include employee stock purchase program, 401K with company match, Health Savings Account, Employee Assistance Program, corporate discount program, and access to professional development resources. Apex is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all EEO regulations. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact the Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine‑Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr