IT Database Administrator

Database Administrator

As a Database Administrator, you enjoy working across multiple technologies. You will install, configure and support Oracle and Postgres databases for Business System environments. Your opinion and thoughts are valued and welcomed on future technologies, industry trends, etc. You are naturally curious, a problem solver, and a collaborator who consistently delivers results. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, continuous improvement, a positive attitude, and taking ownership. All our team members are ideal team players, detailed oriented and thrive in a fast-paced, enthusiastic environment.

AiM offers a fast paced and exciting work environment that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and outside the box thinking.

You'll sweep us off our feet if you

• Mentor other team members
• Desire to keep up with technology trends
• Encourage others to grow and be curious
• Have the desire to learn!

AiM offers an exciting work environment that fosters innovation through "Innovation Friday" (every two weeks) that, encourages feedback through "Brilliant Ideas," an entrepreneurial spirit through "Hackathons" and is flexible with "Your Choice" (100% remote to in the office - anywhere in between, whichever works best for you). Our culture encourages you to stay engaged and be a difference maker. As part of Continuous Improvement, AiM offers bi-weekly internally hosted podcasts that cover structured topics to make you more successful in your role. Lastly, we several other fringe benefits - be sure to ask for more details.

Our associates have the opportunity to interact with multiple levels of the AiM organization. The role requires a detail-oriented individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys multi-tasking.

Essential Job Functions:

• Install, configure and support Oracle and Postgres databases for Business Systems environments
• Rollout and monitor application controls and upgrades
• Monitor database space and capacity, estimate sizing and growth requirements
• Database performance tuning, review & tune complex SQL statements
• Maintain Backup and Recovery procedures
• Assume ownership of database related problems; pursue short and long-term problem resolution and root cause analysis
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to solve database level issues including availability and stability of the database environments
• Work with vendors and application support teams to gather information, determine and implement resolutions
• Proactively research and identify database level patches and upgrades
• Provide 24/7 pager and or onsite support
• Maintain standard operating procedures specifically focused on stable database environments
• Develop and maintain shell scripts required for database monitoring and performance metrics
• Mentor PL/SQL development team and data management analysts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science/Technology or Engineering, or equivalent relevant work experience
• Excellent communication skills
• 3-5 years of experience in Oracle administration
• 1-3 years of working experience with Postgres in an AWS environment
• Working knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL
• Basic knowledge of Data Guard and Enterprise Manager
• Proficiency in performance and tuning database environments
• Good UNIX Shell scripting experience
• Oracle OCP Certification is a plus
• Knowledge of SQL Server is a plus

In addition to above:

• Working knowledge of powerpoint, word processor, spreadsheet, other PC applications, ability to adapt to new technology as it becomes available.
• Ability to excel in a team environment required. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills required with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to source, disseminate and properly apply secondary research

Travel:

Occasional overnight travel.

Physical Requirements:

• Attendance/Availability: Regular and consistent attendance and availability

Compensation:

1. Salaried/exempt - TBD upon hiring,This is a 100% remote position.
2. Benefits including medical, dental, vision, Short Term Disability, LTD, life insurance and 401k

**Please note that residents of Colorado, California and New York City, need not apply**

About AiM:

AiM commenced operations in 2005 as a national provider of vehicle inspection services. Our unique perspective of the OEM/Financial industry, combined with state-of-the-art technology, has enabled us to develop even more superior services and products.We verify the condition of vehicles for dealerships, OEM's, finance companies, banks, fleet operators, auction houses and consumers buying/selling their cars. We are a consumer focused company with Vehicle Inspectors operating in over 40 states across the nation. With over 600 employees, AiM provides coverage throughout North America and inspects 12,000,000+ vehicles annually. AiM is uniquely equipped with industry-leading customer service, competitive pricing, advanced IT solutions and a national footprint - all in the industry's first truly independent, objective, third-party inspection company.

Come, be a part of our team!

Note: Please submit your salary requirements along with your resume. Omission of either will disqualify your application from consideration. All offers would be made conditional upon passing a background check.

This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all inclusive. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

AiM provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant's race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, religion, or veteran status.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on AiM. Please inform us if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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