Database Administration, Assistant Vice President

About the role

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is seeking an experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator with knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies to join our Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) group. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Oracle administration coupled with expertise in AWS services, particularly AWS RDS Oracle/Aurora and DMS. This role involves designing, deploying, and managing Oracle databases both on-premises and in AWS, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and automating database administration tasks.

The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Oracle databases on-premises and in AWS RDS, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and implement hybrid cloud database solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Python, Bash, Ansible, PowerShell, and Terraform to automate the provisioning and configuration of a hybrid cloud database environment.
• Migrate on-premises databases to AWS using DMS, DMS CDC, and custom CDC scripts.
• Collaborate with data engineers, DevOps, and other stakeholders to define database requirements and solutions.
• Monitor and maintain the health, performance, and security of a hybrid cloud database environment using tools such as OEM, Splunk, Dynatrace, and CloudWatch.
• Support production environments with strong troubleshooting skills; required to support off-hour and weekend shifts.
• Implement cost optimization strategies and ensure efficient utilization of database resources.
• Perform database migrations, upgrades, and patching activities with minimal downtime and risk.
• Implement and manage database backups, replication, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Continuously improve database infrastructure and architecture to support evolving business needs and best practices.
• Automate database administration tasks, streamline processes, and enhance operational efficiency using Python, Bash, Ansible, PowerShell, and Terraform.
• Automate the configuration and management of database security policies, access controls, and encryption in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Utilize Terraform for managing cloud resources and deployments, ensuring consistency and reliability in infrastructure management.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines and automate release processes.
• Implement and enforce security best practices for Data Platforms in a hybrid cloud environment.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies through proper configuration and auditing.
• Document database configurations, procedures, and best practices for knowledge sharing and team collaboration.
• Provide support and troubleshooting assistance to resolve database-related issues, performance bottlenecks, and scalability challenges in hybrid cloud environments.

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a SQL Server/Oracle Database Administrator, with 4 to 7 years of hands-on experience with Oracle and Oracle RAC.
• Candidates with knowledge or experience with AWS Cloud environments are preferred.
• Solid understanding of Oracle performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience with database security principles and best practices, including encryption, access controls, and compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues in hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with agile methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of AWS services, particularly AWS RDS and related cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform for automating cloud infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Knowledge of Python, Bash, Ansible, and PowerShell scripting for automation, orchestration, and integration tasks.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Database - Specialty are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience.
• Must follow PST time zone.

Visa sponsorship/support is based on business needs. We do not anticipate providing visa sponsorship/support for this position.

Pay

The typical base pay range for this role is:

• New York / New Jersey: $122,000 - $159,000
• Non-New York/New Jersey: $122,000 - $148,000

Pay depends on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonuses and/or incentive compensation.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with eligibility requirements and respective terms) that includes:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Educational assistance and training programs.
• Income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities.
• Paid maternity and parental bonding leave.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.