Application Oracle DBA

at  BNY Mellon

Overview
Application Oracle DBA
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Application Oracle DBA to join our Technology Services Group (TSG) - Production Services team . This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL – HYBRID .

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It’s the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

Primary Level 1 Support Application DBA who will closely work with various Application Teams participating in code deployments, debugging issue by working closely with development teams and addressing vulnerabilities in a timely manner to be more resilient.
Oracle Database Management: Manage and administer Oracle 19c Databases within the application environment, ensuring their optimal performance and availability.
Communication and Collaboration: Communicate effectively with team members, application development leads, and stakeholders to understand requirements, resolve issues, and support critical business applications.
Motivation and Cultural Change: Act as a motivator and cultural change agent, inspiring the team to embrace best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement in database operations.
Performance Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve performance issues by conducting thorough analysis, recommending appropriate changes to optimize performance, and collaborating with application teams to implement these changes.
Collaboration with Application Development Lead: Collaborate closely with application development leads to design and support critical business applications, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance with the database.
24x7 Production Support: Willingly participate in a rotating 24x7 production support schedule, promptly addressing and resolving critical database issues to minimize downtime impact.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE’RE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree preferred. 8 - 10 years of related infrastructure experience required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus
Strong understanding of Oracle 19c Databases and be familiar with Oracle tools, Splunk, App Dynamics, and various monitor technologies such as Moog.
Experience working closely with application development leads in designing and supporting critical business applications.
Skilled in troubleshooting performance issues and recommending changes to application teams.
Willingness to participate in a 24x7 production support rotation. Knowledge of how AI can be used to increase work throughput is also an added advantage.
Understanding: Use Oracle tools effectively to monitor, manage, and troubleshoot Oracle databases and related components Versions 19c and above, OEM / SQL Developer / TOAD
Knowledge of Monitoring Technologies - familiarity with monitoring technologies such as Splunk, App Dynamics, and Moog to proactively track and manage database performance, diagnose issues, and recommend improvements.
6+ years of experience possessing excellent communication skills and a proven ability to motivate and drive cultural change.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023