About this role
Principal Oracle Database Administrator
The Principal Oracle Database Administrator at SimCorp, at the IC6 grade, plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of Oracle database systems that support SimCorp’s operational and business objectives. With typically 5-8 years of experience in Oracle database administration or a related field, this role provides technical expertise, leads database projects independently, and collaborates with stakeholders to optimize database systems. The Principal Oracle Database Administrator ensures alignment with organizational goals, drives process improvements, and mentors junior team members.
Key Responsibilities could include
- Manage and maintain Oracle databases to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance across SimCorp’s operations
- Design and implement database solutions, ensuring scalability and alignment with organizational and client needs
- Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexes, and configurations to enhance efficiency and minimize downtime
- Develop and implement database security protocols to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards
- Lead database migration, upgrade, and backup projects, ensuring seamless execution and minimal disruption
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application development, troubleshooting, and integration efforts
- Mentor and support junior database administrators, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement
- Document database processes, configurations, and best practices to support knowledge sharing and operational consistency
Type of Work This Role Could Engage With
- Managing complex database architecture projects, including migrations, upgrades, and performance tuning
- Collaborating with application and development teams to integrate Oracle database systems with broader solutions
- Driving initiatives to enhance database security, reliability, and scalability to meet evolving business needs
- Conducting root cause analysis of database issues and implementing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence
- Facilitating workshops and training sessions to enhance database administration skills across the team
- Engaging with stakeholders to align database solutions with business and operational goals
- Monitoring database performance metrics and implementing enhancements to ensure optimal system performance
- Developing and refining database management standards, processes, and best practices to maintain operational excellence
About Us
SimCorp is a provider of industry-leading integrated investment management solutions for the global buy side. Founded in 1971, with more than 3,000 employees across five continents, SimCorp is a truly global technology leader that empowers more than half of the world’s top 100 financial companies through its integrated platform, services, and partner ecosystem. SimCorp is a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group. As of 2024, SimCorp includes Axioma, the leading provider of risk and management and portfolio optimization solutions for the global buy side.
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