Our Why At Dotmatics
At Dotmatics, we believe science, data, and decision-making must be deeply intertwined for innovation to thrive.
Our Portfolio includes Luma, LumaLab Connect, ELN Platform, Graphpad Prism, Geneious, SnapGene, Protein Metrics, OMIQ, FCS Express, LabArchives, NQuery, EasyPanel, MStar, SoftGenetics and Virscidian.
We have a vision for a new Lab of the Future that will change the future of scientific research.
We have created the world’s most comprehensive digital science platform – best-of-breed software applications already used by more than 2 million scientists, together in a single ecosystem united by a powerful, flexible enterprise data platform. This is not flat data buried away in digital graveyards. This is dynamic, multi-dimensional decision-making.
Scientific enterprises need a new level of effectiveness to achieve tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Illness will not wait. The biosphere will not wait. We are tireless in our vision, because the time for innovation is now.
Shaping the Future of Science At Dotmatics
Our global team of more than 800 colleagues are dedicated to supporting our customers in over 180 countries. Together, with our scientific community of users, we accelerate scientific innovation in order to make the world a healthier, cleaner, and safer place to live.
You’ll join a collaborative, global team pushing the boundaries of scientific innovation. Your ideas and efforts will have a tangible impact, accelerating scientific progress and discovery. We offer a dynamic, remote-friendly environment that fosters high integrity and collaboration, empowering you to excel. Dotmatics is a company built by scientists, for scientists. Combined, we are now the world’s largest cloud-based scientific research R&D platform. We need your help to keep growing and pioneering the future.
We are Science Driven. We are Customer Centric. We are Better Together.
Dotmatics is seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator/Engineer to join our dynamic CloudOps Team. As a Database Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Oracle database systems. This role involves implementing and maintaining database infrastructure, optimizing performance, managing security, and troubleshooting issues to ensure maximum availability and reliability.
In this role you will get to:
Database Installation and Configuration:
- Install, configure, and upgrade Oracle database software.
Performance Tuning:
- Monitor and optimize database performance, addressing bottlenecks and ensuring optimal response times.
- Implement and maintain indexes, views, and other database objects to enhance performance.
Backup and Recovery:
- Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data integrity.
- Conduct regular database backups and perform recovery procedures as needed.
Security Management:
- Manage database security, including user access control and data encryption.
- Implement and enforce security policies to protect sensitive data.
Patch Management:
- Stay up-to-date with Oracle patches and updates.
- Plan and execute patching and upgrades to ensure database systems are secure and compliant.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
- Monitor database systems for issues and proactively address potential problems.
- Investigate and resolve database-related incidents and outages.
Capacity Planning:
- Conduct capacity planning to ensure the scalability of database systems.
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams to allocate resources appropriately.
Documentation:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Provide guidance and training to other team members as needed.
We are looking for a person who ideally has 5+ Years of Database Engineer experience. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent problem-solving and a high-degree of adaptability. The key skills we are looking for are:
- Oracle database architecture and internals
- SQL and PL/SQL scripting
- Performance tuning and optimization
- Backup and recovery procedures
- Powershell Scripting with regards to Automation Processes
- Implementation of database security best practices
- Windows System Administration
- Knowledge of AWS cloud services
You may also demonstrate:
- Familiarity with Oracle Enterprise Manager and other monitoring tools
- Ability to create and update process documentation
- Experience with Atlassian Cloud Product Suite
Research shows us the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting outstanding candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.
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Dotmatics is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work.
