Database Administrator II

Do you relish the prospect of working with cutting-edge database technology?

Would you enjoy working with a truly global team?

Join our Data Services team!

We are responsible for provisioning, managing and supporting the customer facing DB infrastructure. We ensure efficient functioning and high availability of this infrastructure - Databases, Cloud Services, platforms and applications.

Champion our new Database platforms

You will analyze, design, implement and operate mission-critical database services. You'll be using Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.

As a Database Administrator II, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting day-to-day operations with large-scale, highly available, reliable, high-performing transactional (OLTP) databases hosted in geo-distributed cloud-based datacenters
• Providing Oracle expertise with performing database operations with minimum (or zero) downtime
• Being a liaison for database-related problems between operations, architecture, development, and QA groups
• Automating routine database operations using scripting or cloud automation tools
• Mentoring junior DBAs
• Participating in architecture and incident review boards

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Have 5+ years of Oracle experience, with expertise in supporting highly available transactional systems (4-9s)
• Have advanced knowledge of Oracle troubleshooting and performance tuning for PL/SQL and the database in a Cloud
• Have 5 years of experience as Oracle DBA with routine automation experience
• Have 5 years of outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including experience working with culturally diverse and geographically distributed teams
• Be able to communicate effectively with Program Management, InfoSec, Engineering, QA, and Operations personnel
• Have deep knowledge of Cloud DevOps principles
• Be required to undergo or possess and maintain a successfully adjudicated USG Tier 3 background investigation

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.
Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work

We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.

At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here.

Working for you

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!
Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.
If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $88,900 - $160,100/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.