Senior Database Engineer I – Oracle, Blizzard
About The Position
Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join a global team responsible for critical Oracle infrastructure that powers games like World of Warcraft and Hearthstone as well as other systems in our environment. This role will focus on operational excellence of our Oracle database platforms, including Exadata, ZDLRA, and cloud-based deployments. You will join a team of senior database engineers who collaborate with game development teams to ensure high performance and availability and assist in our transition from on-prem infrastructure to Oracle Exadata in the Cloud.
Requirements
- 5+ years in Oracle database engineering
- Deep knowledge of Oracle Exadata, ZDLRA, RAC, Pluggable databases, OEM, Golden Gate, and Data Guard.
- Strong ability to engage with stakeholders across different time zones.
- Report on metrics, incidents, and service levels to leadership.
Responsibilities
- Administer and tune Exadata and ZDLRA platforms, ensuring uptime and efficiency
- Assist in Exadata Cloud Service (Azure, OCI, AWS, Alibaba) deployments, ensuring scalability and efficiency
- Monitor and enhance database performance, leveraging Oracle best practices.
- Maintain robust backup and recovery solutions using ZDLRA and RMAN, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure, security, and application/game development, to support business needs.
- Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements for database management.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
- 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
- Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
- Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
- If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
