#993 - Database Administrator

Job Opportunity only available for professionals located in Latin America . We're looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join a U.S.-based client in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience supporting Oracle databases in production environments, excellent SQL skills, and a solid understanding of database performance, migration, and ETL processes. This role is a great opportunity for a technically strong DBA who enjoys working with mission-critical systems and collaborating with international teams. Requirements: • Advanced English level at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or C1 (Advanced), with the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English. • Native Spanish or Portuguese language. • 3+ years of professional experience as an Oracle Database Administrator , with significant experience in production support. • Strong knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language), including querying, creating, modifying, and managing database structures. • Hands-on experience with Oracle Database 12c–19c. • Experience with Oracle database upgrades, particularly from 12c to 19c, is highly preferred. • Strong experience in database performance tuning, including SQL queries, indexes, and server/database configuration. • Experience with data migration and ETL processes . • Knowledge or hands-on experience with PostgreSQL/Postgres SQL. • Knowledge or hands-on experience with MongoDB. • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. • Ability to work independently and effectively in a distributed, international environment. Nice to Have: • Experience working with databases in regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, biotechnology, or financial services. • Experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical production environments. • Familiarity with database backup/recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions. • Experience working with cloud-based database environments. • Knowledge of database monitoring and automation tools. Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day production support and administration of Oracle databases. • Monitor database health, availability, performance, and capacity. • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents and production issues. • Perform database performance tuning, including optimization of SQL queries, indexes, and server configuration. • Develop and maintain SQL queries, database objects, and structures. • Participate in Oracle database upgrades, migrations, and related technical projects. • Support data migration and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. • Work with PostgreSQL and MongoDB environments as needed. • Collaborate with developers, infrastructure teams, and other technical stakeholders to identify and resolve database issues. • Follow established procedures and best practices for database security, reliability, backup, recovery, and change management. • Contribute to continuous improvement of database environments and operational processes. What do we offer? • Salary in USD . • 100% Remote work. • Duration : Long-term. • Type of contract : Independent Contractor with Venon Solutions LLC. • Paid Time Off : 2 weeks / 10 business days. • Paid Holidays from the US calendar. • Working hours: Full-time EST, fully committed. Originally posted on Himalayas