Vice President, Application Oracle DBA

A pplication Oracle DBA

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BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and / or administration.

Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the world's top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn.

Today, we're approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself.

This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

We're seeking a future team member in the role of Application Oracle DBA to join our Production Services team. This role is Lake Mary, FL & Pittsburgh, PA, and will work a Hybrid schedule (3 days per week in-office required).

Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of these work locations, as we are unable to accommodate 100% virtual work arrangements.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways :

Primary Level 1 Support Application DBA who will actively work with various Application Teams participating in code deployments, debugging issue by working closely with development teams and addressing vulnerabilities in a timely manner to be more resilient.

Oracle Database Management : Manage and administer Oracle 19c Databases within the application environment, ensuring their optimal performance and availability.

Communication and Collaboration : Communicate effectively with team members, application development leads, and stakeholders to understand requirements, resolve issues, and support critical business applications.

Motivation and Cultural Change : Act as a motivator and cultural change agent, inspiring the team to embrace best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement in database operations.

Performance Troubleshooting : Identify and resolve performance issues by conducting thorough analysis, recommending appropriate changes to optimize performance, and collaborating with application teams to implement these changes.

Oracle Tools Understanding : Use Oracle tools effectively to monitor, manage, and troubleshoot Oracle databases and related components Versions 19c and above, OEM / SQL Developer / TOAD

Knowledge of Monitoring Technologies : Familiarity with monitoring technologies such as Splunk, App Dynamics, and Moog to proactively track and manage database performance, diagnose issues, and recommend improvements.

Collaboration with Application Development Lead : Collaborate closely with application development leads to design and support critical business applications, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance with the database.

Team membership : participate with a globally distributed team of DBAs, fostering collaboration and efficiency in delivering high-quality services.

24x7 Production Support : Willingly participate in a rotating 24x7 production support schedule, promptly addressing and resolving critical database issues to minimize downtime impact.

Nice to have knowledge of AI : Understand how AI can be applied to increase work throughput and recommend AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency and automation of database management tasks

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following :

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Oracle 19c Databases and be familiar with Oracle tools, Splunk, App Dynamics, and various monitor technologies such as Moog.

They should also have experience working closely with application development leads in designing and supporting critical business applications.

Additionally, the candidate should be skilled in troubleshooting performance issues and recommending changes to application teams.

This position requires experience in leading globally located teams and a willingness to participate in a 24x7 production support rotation.

Knowledge of how AI can be used to increase work throughput is also an added advantage.

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards :

Fortune World's Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion

Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI)

Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index

Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability : IN - 100% score

100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company

CDP's Climate Change 'A List'

Our Benefits :

BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy.

We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups / Females / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities / Females / Individuals With Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work.

We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.