Senior Microsoft SQL Server DBA

  • Full-time
  • Job Family Group: Technology and Operations

Company Description

Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind – making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team. As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa’s sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA™ World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.

Job Description

This role is an individual contributor responsible for applying skills and knowledge to perform specified support functions. DBA with Oracle Database experience to be involved with Visa's High Availability Tier 0 systems. Primary duties will be to support and resolve Database problems; to plan, execute and manage database server implementations and to ensure all security, quality and compliance requirements are met. Tasks include monitor and tune production db servers. Backup, restore, administer, run scripts and control access on db servers. DBA is also expected to develop scripts to automate tasks. Integrate database support with overall Visa Open systems operations. Provide steps for performance improvement. Respond to BMC Remedy tickets. Provide high level database management with recommendations regarding database management Issues and planning and use of data resources . Support may require 24x7 for all database servers on a rotating basis, with a willingness to work weekends when required

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years' work experience in Mircrosfot and Oracle RAC Database administration and engineering.
  • Oracles EBS support experience is required.
  • Comprehensive background with physical DBA support in a complex environments.
  • Database skills must include: Installation/Upgrade of the database software on UNIX/Windows/Linux platforms, RMAN backup and recovery of the Oracle Database, performance tuning, migration, data guard replication, configuration and security administration.
  • Knowledge of Oracle Grid Control is required. In-depth knowledge of DB Server performance tuning.
  • Familiarity of the Data Movement utilities.
  • Familiarity with Database Appliances such as Exadata.
  • Good Knowledge of Golden Gate Replication and Unix scripting.
  • Experience in Informix/SQL server/MySQL Administration is a plus.
  • Oracle Streams is a plus.
  • Good understanding of the Linux/UNIX environments. Preferably Redhat Linux and IBM/AIX.
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Sciences or related field required

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