*Senior Oracle Database Administrator*
*Location: St. Louis, MO, South Charlotte, NC, or Denver, CO – hybrid, 4 days/week in office.*
*18-month contract with strong opportunity for extension or full-time conversion*
*Hybrid: 4 days in office/week*
Brooksource is searching for an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to join our Fortune 500 Telecommunications client in a key role supporting database operations across their enterprise. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated professional with strong Oracle expertise who can work independently with minimal supervision. The qualified candidate should be reliable, independent, and technically strong in Oracle database technologies with a proven track record of successful database administration in enterprise environments.
Day-to-day Responsibilities:
· Perform Oracle database builds for new Oracle 23 AI implementations
· Execute database upgrades from Oracle 19c to Oracle 23 AI
· Implement quarterly Oracle database patching
· Support migration initiatives from on-premise environments to AWS Cloud and Oracle Private Cloud
· Manage complete database lifecycle including new builds, maintenance, and decommissioning
· Work directly with application teams to determine database requirements and specifications
· Build and configure databases to application specifications in UAT environments before production implementation
· Coordinate with offshore team members for night and weekend database activities
REQUIRED SKILLS:
· Extensive experience as an Oracle Database Administrator
· Strong proficiency with Oracle 19c and Oracle 23 AI
· Experience with database upgrades, patching, and migrations
· Knowledge of database lifecycle management
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
· Strong communication skills to work effectively with application teams
· Experience documenting and executing database changes
DESIRED SKILLS:
· AWS cloud experience
· AWS Aurora experience
· PostgreSQL experience
· Experience with database automation tools
· Experience with database security and compliance requirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT
· Collaborative team of 40+ database professionals (mixture of onshore and offshore)
· Support for 1000+ applications across the enterprise
· Independent work style with minimal micromanagement
· Standard Monday to Friday work schedule (no nights or weekends expected)
QUALIFICATIONS
· Demonstrated experience with Oracle database administration
· Legal authorization to work in the United States for at least 18 months
· Ability to start in April 2025
Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
* St. Louis, MO 63131 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
* St. Louis, MO 63131: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Louis, MO 63131