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About Yahoo!
The Internet is a big, busy place, and we at Yahoo! are proud to stand out in the crowd. As the world’s number one Internet brand, servicing over a half billion people, we’re determined to maintain our commitment to delivering news, entertainment, information and fun... each and every day.
In order to maintain our position as one of the world’s most trafficked Internet destinations, we’re always on the lookout for people with big ideas and big talent to help us provide our visitors with the innovative products and services they’ve come to expect from Yahoo!. We’re looking for people like you.
How Big Can You Think?
About BU/Product:
The IT Corporate Applications group designs, implements and supports large scale enterprise business systems that power Yahoo’s business operations. This includes Hyperion, Oracle ERP, data warehouse systems, and other off-the shelf and custom software that is core to Yahoo’s internal systems architecture and data management strategy. The Corporate Applications group reports to the CIO and is strategically aligned, as a service provider organization, with our internal business partners across the company (i.e.) finance, HR, customer care, engineering, products and other G&A groups.
Job Responsibilities/The Role/The Job
This position is for a Senior Oracle Applications DBA with extensive experience in the administration of multiple enterprise applications like Oracle Applications 11i/12, data warehouse systems etc. This position will be responsible for defining, implementing and maintaining the standard operating procedures for the operations team within the Corporate Applications group. The individual must have solid experience and understanding of system, database & integration technologies and be responsible for 24/7/365 availability, scalability and incident response. TheDBA must be self-motivating with a positive attitude and willing to work with application and integration teams on projects and production support issues.
Responsibilities include:
• Providing expert advice and direction in database/Oracle
Applications technologies and disciplines which includes database Administration, database design and development for transactional, reporting and warehouse system solutions
• Being responsible for database design, performance and monitoring of various versions of Oracle (RAC and non-RAC), mysql and SQL server databases, database tools and services
• Designing and implement redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets
• Working with business analysts and application development staff to develop database architectures and quality assurance policies and procedures
• Responding to and resolving production issues for all corporate applications
• Developing, implementing and maintaining change control and testing processes for modifications to all applications environments
• Establishing database standards, and procedures that will optimize database architectures, reliability, and performance for all corporate applications environments
• Monitoring and reporting metrics related to performance, availability and other SLA measures
• Conducting research and making recommendations on database products, services in support of planning efforts
Minimum Job Qualifications
• At least 7+ years of overall experience in IT/enterprise applications
• At least 5+ years’ experience managing enterprise platforms like
Oracle Applications Financials/ERP and data warehouse
environments
• Prior Experience with managing Oracle Applications R12/11i and data
warehouse environments
• Hands on experience managing Oracle databases both RAC/non-RAC,
sql*server, MySql
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat Linux and Windows environments
• Experience in Oracle applications and database performance tuning,
backup & recovery procedures, security best practices
• Experience with Oracle Fusion Middleware, Identity Management
modules
• Strong scripting knowledge in Perl/shell/batch
• Strong decision-making skills, take charge personality, ability to see
the big picture and determine problem resolutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering or
related technical field or equivalent experience as Oracle Apps DBA
• Being comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Important notes for your attention
Applications:
All applicants must apply for Yahoo openings direct with Yahoo. We do not authorize any external agencies in India to handle candidates’ applications. No agency nor individual may charge candidates for any efforts they make on an applicant’s behalf in the hiring process.
Our internal recruiters will reach out to you directly to discuss the next steps if we determine that the role is a good fit for you. Selected candidates will go through formal interviews and assessments arranged by Yahoo direct.
Offer Distributions:
Our electronic offer letter and documents will be issued through our system for e-signatures, not via individual emails.
Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don’t require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you’ll be given notice to make arrangements.
If you’re curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.
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