Principal Database Administrator

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes a comprehensive health insurance plan featuring a low co-pay and no deductible plan as well as dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; competitive paid time off; relocation assistance; 401(k) and profit sharing; and education advancement.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing technical leadership for the Oracle platform, production support for the DigiKey Oracle ERP (WinDECs) database, and tasks associated with Principal Database Administrator role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the Oracle database platform.
• Perform advanced Oracle database problem diagnosis and resolution, including performance tuning.
• Provide support to Digi-Key Oracle ERP (WinDECs) application developers and business users.
• Participate in Oracle 24x7 on-call rotation.
• Mentor junior team members on a regular basis.
• Acquire workable Snowflake, MongoDB, Qlik and Golden Gate knowledge.
• Provide day-to-day direction to the DBA team, prioritize technical tasks, and assign incoming requests.
• Facilitate DBA meetings covering Oracle, Snowflake, MongoDB, Qlik and Golden Gate areas.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Undergraduate degree and 15+ years of experience with Oracle relational database platform.
• Advanced knowledge of relational database management system and principles, and database security.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle Internals, SQL, and SQL tuning.
• Advanced experience with standard Oracle database administration tasks.
• Solid knowledge of Linux and shell scripting.
• Demonstrate ability to acquire knowledge of new database technologies while on the job.
• Be self-reliant and self-driven.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pay meticulous attention to details, meet goals and deadlines.
• Ability to quickly diagnose issues and come up with solutions and/or workarounds.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively and maintain a positive attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with running meetings, day-to-day direction giving, and task prioritization.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times.
• Exercise self-control under trying or tough circumstances, situations, or under any kind of pressure.
• Experience and availability for 24x7 on-call.
• Availability for after-hours and weekend work (as needed).

Tools / Systems / Software

• Oracle, MongoDB, Snowflake, Qlik, Golden Gate, DataOps.Live preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen
• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

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