Senior Database Administrator

We are currently recruiting a Senior Database Administrator to join our Data & Technology Team in the UK! This is an exciting opportunity to work with a new team within our IT group. In this position you will design, install, configure and upgrade our systems for efficient performance and security, and also troubleshoot and suggest solutions to improve functionality. This role will involve an element of 'on-call' need, given the global nature of our business.

You will have:

• Experience with Oracle RDBMS Administration, Installation, Upgrade, Patching and Migration
• Experience with doing database and schema refresh with logical backup like exp/imp and Expdp/Impdp.
• Experience with RMAN backup, restore and recovery.
• Experience on SQL Tuning with Indexes, also Knowledge of STATSPACK, AWR AND ADDM.
• Effective troubleshooting of database and performance problems.
• Involve project meetings and support from the database point of view.
• Implement database change orders as per the schedule.
• As per the requirement coordinate with different teams like system administrators, Tape backup, Network team, and etc.
• Experience in working with ASM and RAC.
• Knowledge of Oracle GoldenGate.
• Document DB policies, procedures, and standards.
• Experience with standby databases.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux, Oracle Linux, and Solaris basic administration.
• Knowledge of Shell scripting.
• Work with customers to take care of project-specific and production issues. Work with the Internal audit team to provide audit-related documentation.

Knowledge in SQL, specifically:

• SQL Server Database Admin, Installation, and Configuration on Azure and On-prem.
• Database Migration/Upgrade from On-prem to Azure SQL.
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery setup.
• Azure Synapse Knowledge.
• Technical guidance for the team and adaptability toward new tools and technologies.
• Excellent operational and documentation knowledge.

Why join us:

Opportunity to work on innovative projects at the forefront of the industry.

Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your expertise.

Professional advancement and development opportunities.

Work-life balance and flexible working hours.

About Parexel:

At Parexel, we embrace flexibility and understand that in today’s fast-paced world, employees need to balance their careers with their personal lives. Come join us where learning is constant, you’re exposed to a world of experiences and open doors. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy, and we're committed to making a difference.

If this job does not sound like the next step in your career, but perhaps you know of someone who would be a perfect fit, send them the link to apply!