DescriptionWe have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.
As a Database Administrator (DBA) at JPMorgan Chase within the Employee Platforms team, you will be responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning of both SQL and NoSQL database systems, with a primary focus on Oracle and PostgreSQL. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale databases, ensuring their availability, reliability, and security. This role requires a deep understanding of database architecture, advanced troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Job responsibilities:
- Configures, and maintains PostgreSQL and Oracle database systems.
- Manages database instances, including monitoring performance, tuning, and optimizing.
- Performs database backups, restores, and recovery operations.
- Analyzes and optimizes query performance and database resources.
- Monitors and manages database access, permissions, and roles.
- Implements database indexing, partitioning, and other performance-enhancing techniques.
- Develops and maintains automation scripts for database management tasks.
- Utilizes tools and frameworks to automate database deployments and configuration management.
- Provides advanced troubleshooting ,support for database-related issues and building high available resilient data layer platforms.
- Collaborates with IT and development teams to resolve complex technical problems.
- Maintains comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering* concepts and 5+ years applied experience
- 7+ years of experience in database administration with a focus on Oracle databases, primarily Postgress, AWS RDS and Oracle databases
- Expertise in Oracle database architecture, RAC, Data Guard, and PL/SQL.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud database services.
- Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB.
- In-depth knowledge of database security best practices and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in database performance tuning and optimization.
- Advanced scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Relevant certifications such as PostgreSQL Certified Professional or equivalent are highly desirable
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, AWS Certified Database - Specialty) are highly desirable.
- Knowledge of reporting tools like Tableau, AWS QuickSight
- Familiarity with modern front-end technologies
- Cloud certification like AWS Solution architect , Terraform certified or Dynatrace certified