Cloud Database Administrator

PROS, Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRO) provides AI-powered solutions that optimize selling in the digital economy. PROS solutions make it possible for companies to price, configure and sell their products and services in an omnichannel environment with speed, precision and consistency. Our customers, who are leaders in their markets, benefit from decades of data science expertise infused into our industry solutions.

The Database Administrator position will report to the Manager of Cloud Systems and is responsible for the deployment, maintenance, and monitoring of production database systems running within the company’s Cloud Infrastructure. The successful applicant will work within the infrastructure team and with external support groups during all phases of the deployment and maintenance of the database system environments. This is a hands-on IT infrastructure position in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

A Day in the Life of the Cloud Database Administrator:

• Deploy, and maintain database system environments within the PROS Cloud infrastructure;
• Implement, and maintain cloud automation and orchestration systems;
• Support and maintain various server database environments;
• Monitor the operation of the database systems and remediate any issues;
• Generate periodic reports of system availability and performance to management and external teams;
• Identify and work with other groups to coordinate application interdependencies and resolve issues;
• Provide ongoing support, maintenance and training on the implemented systems;
• Maintain backups of database and perform restores as needed;
• Work closely with application performance and sizing teams to improve products;
• Utilize best practices to securely setup and configure database systems;
• Patch and upgrade systems;
• Commitment to quality customer service;
• Participate in 24×7 on-call support;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – About you:

We are looking for candidates who possess the rare combination of the following achievements, skills and behaviors:

• 1+ years of experience with Oracle Database Administration;
• Experience with Oracle 19c versions and features, such as Data Guard, RMAN, Data Pump;
• Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, etc.) experience;
• Very good time management, organizational skills and problem-solving skills;
• Highly motivated, keen to learn new technologies.

It will be considered an advantage if you have further knowledge in:

• Backup/recovery solutions;
• Disaster Recovery process and environment experience;
• Oracle DB performance tuning;
• Applicable IT certifications;
• Basic Knowledge with Windows Server 2017 and 2019;
• Any Cloud Experience;
• Develop and follow security best practices in a Cloud environment;
• No SQL knowledge.

Skills & Personal Characteristics:

• Ownership
• Innovation
• Care

Why PROS?

This is a unique opportunity to join a market leading company that has not only 30+ years of proven success but also has a significantly underpenetrated opportunity in a $30B addressable market.

PROS culture and the truly extraordinary people who work here are at the very core of our success. We have a passion for what we do, and we won’t stop until we’ve delivered on our promises. We’re committed to the success of our customers. That’s why we think harder and dream bigger – so our customers can go even further than they ever imagined possible.

Our people make PROS stand out from the rest. If you want to be a part of something truly extraordinary, come help us shape the future of how companies compete and win in their markets.

Work Environment:

Most work activities are performed in an office or home-office environment and require little to moderate physical exertion. Work activities may require periods of extended hours, critical deadlines and stressful situations. To successfully complete the tasks of this position, individuals must be able to communicate clearly (in writing and orally), comprehend business terminology, interpret numerical data.

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