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Title and SummarySenior Platform Engineer - Database Admin
Overview
Provide world-class support and expertise to all of MasterCard's Database environments.
MasterCard's Database Architects set the direction for the enterprise leadership to design and build highly available, scalable and efficient solutions
Represent MasterCard's Data Architecture team as a subject matter expert.
Continually look for opportunities to create efficiencies and provide expertise to integrate technologies and platforms into current environments
Provide leadership and contribute to technology roadmaps to support MasterCard's vision
What technologies do you have hands-on experience with, and what degree is that experience?
In your current role, what new database technologies have you integrated into your current environment and how?
What experience do you have with data migration and integration from multiple systems?
Role
Configure and set up new database installations
Review existing configurations and installations and provide design decisions for improvements to platform environments
Implements backup strategies and performs upgrades and patching
Develop architectures to migrate data and entire databases; Implement and deliver on the architecture migrating databases.
Perform production level support and be part of the on call rotation when required.
Work with RDBMS vendors and their respected support channels when required.
Work with multiple application teams and developers
Lead and set direction for MasterCard's use of best practices and application database solutions.
Work with management to plan and implement new strategies including new tools and products that provide data services.
Lead efforts to identify, communicate and implement new strategies and represents Data Architecture in high level planning and long term direction.
Advance knowledge of Oracle middleware (OEM/ODI/OWB/APEX).
Advance knowledge of Oracle physical database tuning.
Intermediate/Advance knowledge of SQL tuning background.
Working knowledge of backup/recovery
Working PL/SQL coding background.
Advance implementation knowledge of partitioning.
Advanced knowledge of Oracle RAC, Cluster Resource software and Oracle 12C features.
Education (preferred):
Bachelor's Degree in Information systems or equivalent experience.
All About You
Excellent trouble shooting skills
Displays excellent collaborative skills to facilitate cross-functional teams.
Ability to work with minimal supervision seeking direction as required
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly knowledgeable of RDBMS architecture and internal database workings
Forward thinking infrastructure automation and scripting skills.
Leads in managing clients expectations and communicates proactively.
Ability to work with team members located in multiple geographies and time zones
Proficient with Oracle RDBMS installation and configuration.
Proficient with Oracle Enterprise Monitoring and alerting tools/processes
Proficient in setup, configuration and monitoring of Oracle & Postgresql binary and logical data replication solutions (binary streaming, xDB Multi Master replication, Oracle Data Guard, Oracle GoldenGate)
Proficient with collecting diagnostics and tuning Oracle as well as SQL tuning
Proficient with Oracle & Postgres procedural languages (PL/pgSQL, PL/Tcl, PL/Perl, PL/Python) and SQL
Proficient with Linux (RedHat)
Working knowledge of Data Modelling.
Working knowledge of scripting languages, Bash,KSH, perl etc
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
Corporate Security ResponsibilityAll activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
- Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
- Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
- Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
- Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.
Pay RangesO'Fallon, Missouri: $96,000 - $163,000 USD
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