As a Senior Oracle Database Administrator, you will make an impact by crafting, implementing, and optimizing Oracle databases. Ensuring high performance, security, and availability while contributing to impactful projects and mentoring team members. You will be a valued member of our Infrastructure team and work collaboratively with our Senior Manager in our Healthcare practice.

In this role, you will

• Build and maintain secure, high-performing Oracle database environments, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Improve databases and SQL performance using enhanced tuning techniques.
• Configure and manage High Availability (HA) solutions, including Oracle RAC, RAC One Node, and Data Guard, to ensure reliability.
• Develop and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies with detailed documentation.
• Monitor and solve performance issues using tools like Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) and resolve alerts efficiently.
• Analyze capacity needs and make recommendations to support business growth and scalability.
• Collaborate with partners to capture requirements and manage database projects from design to production.
• Mentor junior team members and build standardized procedures, templates, and standard processes.
• Coordinate with development teams in improving database design and implementing PL/SQL standard processes.
• Research new technologies and propose solutions to address niche challenges.

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)

• A proven track record of 8 or more years in Oracle database administration with expertise in performance tuning, High Availability solutions, and Disaster Recovery.
• Proficiency in Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and capacity planning.
• Expert in OEM for monitoring and diagnostics.

What will help you stand out (preferred skills)

• Outstanding problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improving processes

At Cognizant, we’re eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Working arrangements

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Ontario or Nova Scotia, where our hubs are located. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Post closing date

Applications will be accepted until January 24, 2025