Tech Specialist, Database & Middleware - R01571246

Tech Specialist, Database & Middleware

Job requirements

Experience Range

• 2 - 4 years of experience, including at least 2-3 years in operational database support across SQL Server, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle platforms

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage database availability, CPU, memory, and disk utilization alerts to ensure optimal performance and uptime, documenting resolution actions and system status
• Administer user accounts by creating, modifying, disabling inactive accounts, resetting passwords, and managing permissions across multiple database platforms, ensuring compliance with security policies
• Log, categorize, and prioritize incident tickets, escalating unresolved issues and maintaining accurate worklogs while coordinating with L2 teams for timely resolution
• Execute approved scripts, run health checks, restart database services, and generate comprehensive support and audit reports to meet operational and regulatory requirements
• Verify backup completion, validate backup job logs, and escalate failed backups to maintain data integrity and business continuity, tracking backup success rates
• Review database logs, support failover notifications, and assist with migration and deployment activities to minimize downtime and ensure seamless transitions
• Monitor and analyze database growth trends, replication health, and failed maintenance jobs to proactively address system risks and optimize resource utilization
• Update and maintain technical knowledge articles and documentation to support operational excellence and facilitate knowledge sharing across the team

Required Skills

• SQL Server administration and troubleshooting
• Azure SQL database management and monitoring
• PostgreSQL administration and performance tuning
• Oracle DBA tasks including user management and backup operations
• Database backup and restore processes across multiple platforms
• Execution and validation of health check and maintenance scripts
• Incident and alert management in enterprise database environments
• Database user administration and security best practices
• Monitoring tools for CPU, memory, and disk utilization
• Generating and interpreting database reports and audit logs

Preferred Skills

• Weblogic or WebSphere administration in enterprise environments
• MongoDB, MySQL, or Informix DBA experience
• Middleware technologies such as Apache Tomcat and NGINX
• Advanced scripting for automation using Oracle PL/SQL or Python
• Experience with enterprise integration platforms such as BIZTALK or CFI/MFT

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional
• PostgreSQL or SQL Server administration certification