Job Title: AOC Database Administrator 3
Location: Little Rock, AR (100% Onsite – Local Candidates Only; Onsite Interviews Required)
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Advanced technical certifications are required.
Position Type: Contract
Must Have Skills:
- 7+ years of experience in Database Administration.
- 5+ years of experience in Database Design and Development.
- 3+ years of experience with Oracle RAC and Oracle single-instance databases.
- 5+ years of experience with SQL Server databases.
- 7+ years of experience in Database Backup, Recovery, Performance Tuning, and Optimization.
- 5+ years of experience in Database Access Security and Data Integrity.
- 5+ years of experience administering Linux Servers.
- 5+ years of experience working with Windows Server Operating Systems.
- 3+ years of experience in UI/UX Design.
- 3+ years of experience with Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports, and Crystal Reports.
- 2+ years of experience with Jasper Reports.
- 3+ years of experience with Business Intelligence (BI) tools.
- Experience with Java, JavaScript, and the Microsoft .NET Framework.
- Knowledge of XML, JSON, C, C++, Pro*C, Perl, and PL/SQL.
- Experience with Oracle Data Guard, database storage management, and capacity planning.
- Experience developing and debugging stored procedures, database packages, and views.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, Agile methodologies, and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Experience with database change management, version control, and release coordination.
- Relevant technical certifications in database administration or related technologies.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS, and Amazon Aurora.
- Knowledge of cloud technologies and cloud-based database administration.
- Experience modernizing legacy applications built on Oracle databases and Oracle Forms.
- Knowledge of Arkansas court case management systems, judicial processes, and court operations.
- Experience supporting state government or judicial branch applications.
- Understanding of full-stack application development and legacy system modernization.
- Experience with Oracle application servers and related technologies.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365.
- Experience working with software vendors and cross-functional technical teams.
- Knowledge of database documentation standards and record-keeping procedures.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities:
- Administer, maintain, and support Oracle, SQL Server, and other relational database environments for court management applications.
- Perform daily database administration activities, including database creation, configuration, monitoring, performance tuning, backup, and recovery.
- Manage Oracle RAC, single-instance databases, and Oracle application servers.
- Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Oracle database servers, clients, and application development tools.
- Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
- Establish, maintain, and execute database backup, disaster recovery, and data protection procedures.
- Manage database access controls, user permissions, security policies, and data integrity.
- Perform database capacity planning, storage allocation, and physical data storage management.
- Create and maintain database objects, including tablespaces, tables, views, indexes, stored procedures, and packages.
- Design, develop, optimize, and maintain database structures to support enterprise applications.
- Collaborate with application developers on data modeling, database design, and application integration.
- Support modernization of legacy Oracle Forms applications using Agile and DevOps methodologies.
- Assist development teams with Java, JavaScript, .NET, PL/SQL, XML, JSON, and other application technologies.
- Support reporting solutions using Oracle Reports, Crystal Reports, Jasper Reports, and Business Intelligence tools.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents, performance issues, and user-reported problems.
- Coordinate database changes, software releases, system upgrades, and deployment activities.
- Develop and maintain database monitoring tools, administrative utilities, technical documentation, and operational standards.
- Work with software vendors and internal support teams to investigate and resolve technical issues.
- Provide technical support to judicial branch employees through onsite assistance, telephone, and email.
- Collaborate with court officials, state agency personnel, application developers, and technical teams to ensure reliable database operations.
- Participate in Agile development activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and application modernization projects.
- Ensure compliance with established quality standards, security requirements, and database administration best practices.
- Document daily activities, database procedures, system changes, and technical resolutions.
- Perform additional database administration and technical support duties as assigned.