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Oracle Senior Database Engineer in Romania
Job Description
The CCS Advanced Service Engineering organization consists of a diverse, highly skilled, and specialized team of Advanced Services Engineers (ASE) who bring deep technical expertise in the entire Oracle Product and technology set. As an integral part of a global Organization, the ASE will be working within an international environment and contribute to global technology driven initiatives or innovation programs for continuous service improvements. Regular training is available and required to maintain an up to date knowledge of latest developments of Oracle products and services.
For this position, we look for an experienced, talented and self-motivated Advanced Services Engineers to work with customers across the world. Fluency in languages other than English is an advantage.
Working as a Database Specialist, this position is part of the CSS Expertise Center Delivery organization. The role is focused on Database support for Oracle Database product running on various platforms, Oracle or non-Oracle, including Oracle Engineered Systems Platforms but also in SPARC platforms, and on Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or Cloud at Customer (ExaCC) deployments.
What You’ll Do - Be the vital piece of the puzzle that connects us to the millions of businesses that need our help to evolve.
Proactive support
Proactively working with CSS customers to ensure their successful deployment of the Oracle Infrastructure Platform.
Technical assistance with software installation
Customer solutions architecture concepts and reviews (e.g. MAA)
System configuration health checks and Performance tuning assessments
Upgrade and implementation planning and advice on Patch Management
Proactively alerting customers to product developments and issues
Knowledge Transfer: Prepare and present training programs (and technical workshop), designed to educate Support Services employees and customers on technical topics
Researching and responding to technical inquiries
Dedicated technical contact with a deep knowledge of the customer's technical requirements and environments
Become a trusted advisor for our CSS customers
Forming effective professional relationships with Oracle Technical Account Managers (TAM), Oracle Product Support and customer staff, at all levels, to ensure customer satisfaction with Oracle's products and support organization.
Reactive support
Delivery of reactive onsite technical support in a timely manner
Resolve high level, complex or previously unknown issues, requiring expert technical knowledge and business acumen
Perform root cause analysis of difficult product problems and their solutions/technical escalation management
Interact with key customer personnel to enhance collaborative problem solving
Providing and verifying problem workarounds or patches
Responsibilities
What You’ll Bring Your enthusiasm, knowledge, and customer-centricity. We also look for:
Hands-on experience with the Oracle Platform Infrastructure Products: Systems (T-series), Oracle Linux, Solaris, Oracle Solaris Cluster, Oracle Secure Backup (OSB), ZFS Storage appliance.
Hands-on experience with those Oracle Software Products: Oracle VM Virtual Box, Oracle Database, Oracle Directory Server
Strong Systems Administration Unix skills are essential, additional Linux/Windows skills are useful
Experience in working with Oracle Database and Infrastructure products, in particular Oracle Engineered Systems including Exadata, Oracle Database Appliance (ODA), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Exadata Cloud at Customer (ExaCS and ExaCC) or comparable platforms
Solid hands-on experience with Oracle Database and Real Application Clusters (RAC) essential.
Advanced OS Administration skills with Unix / Linux (Oracle Linux or Red Hat Linux) are essential. Solaris and Solaris-Cluster skills are a plus
Hands-on experience in installation, configuration, operation and administration for one or more Oracle Cloud / Platform and Infrastructure products, preferably Oracle Engineered Systems (Exadata, ODA, BDA), Oracle Private Appliance (PCA), or cloud deployments with Oracle Exadata Cloud at Customer (ExaCS and ExaCC) or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Knowledge and experience is associated storage options, ZFS Storage appliance, ZFS Storage-Pool
Knowledge on implementing and maintaining related Oracle products: Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Oracle Grid Infrastructure, Enterprise Manager OEM, Grid Control, Oracle VM / KVM, Oracle Directory Server
Will add a plus to have solid knowledge and experience on the following topics:
Networking products and technologies: Network switches, Networks protocols, Network Security (firewalls), load balancers. Cisco CCNA and or similar certifications
Backup and Recovery projects. RMAN,. ZDLRA (Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance) and Oracle ASM (Automatic Storage Management)
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Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Because of substantial customer interfacing, a demonstrated ability to work with customers on an independent basis with exceptional communication skills, while consistently achieving the absolute highest levels of customer satisfaction. Both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience 8 years related experience prior to taking this position. In addition, experience with Oracle's core products, applications, and tools.
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