Development DBA (PL/SQL)

GuidehouseMcLean, VA
Hybrid

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Development DBA with strong Oracle PL/SQL and SQL skills to join their Development Operations team. This role involves participating in production implementations, designing and maintaining automation scripts, performing data analysis and debugging, providing application troubleshooting support, and ensuring database environments adhere to best practices for reliability, scalability, and security. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science/management information systems or an associated discipline or FOUR (4) additional years of experience.
  • Minimum of SIX (6) years of job-related experience as an Oracle Database Developer.
  • Ability to create, modify, and tune SQL queries and PL\SQL code.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve data, system performance issues.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
  • Strong expertise in Oracle performance tuning, including SQL and PL/SQL optimization.
  • In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, including triggers, procedures, functions, and packages.
  • Proficiency in SQL Developer, SQL Loader, and related Oracle tools.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, with strong planning and coordination capabilities.
  • High levels of self-motivation and adaptability, with the ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Solid understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to research and resolve complex technical problems in a distributed and complex IT environment, collaborating with both local and remote teams.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge with AWS cloud technologies like RDS, Lambda, EC2, Redshift is a plus.
  • May require participation in a 24X7 on-call rotation or overnight deployment.
  • Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
  • Oracle database performance tuning.
  • Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.
  • Knowledge of AWS is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in production implementations working closely with other members of the production support group to ensure the proper transition of system changes into the production environments.
  • Design, develop, and maintain scripts for automation, data processing, and database maintenance and monitoring solutions using scripting languages including PL/SQL, Perl, and shell.
  • Perform general technical trouble shooting & give consultation to development teams.
  • Data analysis and debugging with a focus on identifying data quality issues.
  • Provide application troubleshooting support, identifying root causes and implementing permanent resolutions.
  • Create & maintain technical documentation including system diagrams & operational procedures.
  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve database and application performance issues, working closely with application, infrastructure, and support teams.
  • Ensure database environments follow best practices for reliability, scalability, and security.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
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