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Job Title: Senior Database Administrator (Oracle, Exadata & SQL Server) Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid 2-3 days onsite per week, including every Thursday) Type: Contract (6 months open-ended, long-term potential) We're looking for a Senior Database Administrator with strong expertise in Oracle, Exadata, and SQL Server platforms. This role will focus on database performance tuning, query optimization, code deployments, and supporting day-to-day operations across multiple environments (Oracle, Exadata, SQL Server, Postgres, and MS Access). The ideal candidate is someone who can balance hands-on technical DBA work with problem-solving and strong communication. They should be self-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable explaining their analysis to both technical and non-technical teams. Key Responsibilities Monitor and optimize performance of Oracle, Exadata, and SQL Server databases. Troubleshoot slow-running queries and implement tuning strategies. Create and manage database objects (schemas, tables, partitions, views, stored procedures, user roles, etc.). Work closely with architects, analysts, and application teams for database design and access management. Support database migrations and re-platforming efforts, including capacity/sizing estimates. Write scripts for DBA automation and monitoring processes. Ensure database backup, recovery, security, and compliance standards. Implement CDB/PDB-level security and resource management for multi-tenant environments. Document processes and create runbooks for DBA operations. Required Skills & Experience 8+ years as a hands-on physical DBA, with expertise in Oracle, Exadata, and SQL Server. Strong skills in performance tuning, query optimization, space management, and partitioning strategies. Experience with database tools such as SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), TOAD, DBeaver, or Oracle SQL Developer. Exposure to additional databases (Postgres, Microsoft Access) is helpful. Familiarity with database compression strategies (HCC, Advanced Compression) is a plus. Agile/JIRA workflow knowledge is useful. Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams. Bonus/Preferred Skills Hadoop or MongoDB experience. MDM methodology/tools knowledge. Cloud database experience. #Li-BS1

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