About the job Database Administrator III (Telework/Texas state area) Database Administrator III (Telework/Texas state area) #529501266 Primary Work LocationTexas Health and Human Services Commission 1609 Centre Cr Dr., Austin, Texas 78754 Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card Holder Clearance Requirements: Tier 1 Background Investigation - National Agency Check with Law and fingerprints. (Standard Form 85). Travel: Travel is not authorized. Type of Employment: Full-time = 40 hours per week. Period of Performance: 20 January 2025 to 31 August 2025 Estimate Pay: $60.30 to 64.26 Working Hours:Work is typically scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. While the schedule may need to be flexible, it will not exceed 40 hours per week or 1550 hours total. The contractor may be occasionally called upon for after-hours as needed. Summary:HHSC Social Services Applications division is looking for a contracting position for Senior Logical Database Administrator / Database Developer who has a proven track record in developing and maintaining high-performance enterprise software solutions using Agile methodologies. The LDBA works with cross functional teams under minimal direction with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position demands a strong background in Oracle database technologies and is central to ensuring that the TIERS applications portfolio remains available and in service for HHSC Staff and the citizens of the State of Texas. Mandatory Qualifications Experience Implementing, administering, managing, and monitoring the assigned application databases in production & non-production environments. Ensure that data integrity and data security is maintained. Advanced knowledge and expertise in developing code and optimizing Oracle SQL,PL/SQL code. DB automation to align Enterprise CI/CD workflows and experience working with automation orchestrator such as Jenkins or other similar platform Hands-on experience with APEX development is highly desirable. Experience working on or leading large, complex initiatives to design and implement performance tuning improvements and advise developers on tuning options. Experience using Explain Plan and determine best fit plan for performance improvement Experience supporting cross functional development teams to identify data as well as the relationships and constraints on the data to help optimize application/query performance. In-depth knowledge of Oracle internal views, built-in functions and architecture to support data analysis and data query and familiar with Tablespace consolidation, DBMS reorg, partition analysis and index analysis. Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex issues both in development and production databases using Oracle 11/19c databases and work with cross functional teams. Advanced Knowledge and experience monitoring/troubleshooting and fine-tuning SQL and PL/SQL on Oracle databases version on Solaris/Linux systems Experience using Oracle native tool such as Oracle SQL Developer Hands on experience using Erwin Modeling tool to create from scratch data models using data modeling techniques including star schema. Experience developing tools using SQL, PL/SQL and Linux shell scripts to provide LDBA support for large numbers of test & development database environments and apply best practice to create DDL, DML SQL and shell scripts Hands-on experience with large development projects using Agile methodology Duties/Responsibilities Enters codes to create production database Selects and enters utility program codes to monitor database performance Directs programmers and analysts to modify the database management system Reviews and corrects programs Answers user questions Confers with coworkers on the impact of database changes and associated costs Modifies database programs for performance tuning Specializes in specific types of database management systems Assists in planning, development, maintenance, and monitoring of integrated database systems Ensures new applications align with database structural parameters Evaluates and incorporates user requests for new data elements and systems Coordinates data use to ensure integrity and control redundancy Loads and reorganizes databases as needed Performs data modeling and prototyping Designs and creates logical and physical data models Performs security recovery procedures Implements database search strategies and storage requirements Maintains data dictionary and sets usage standards Monitors database performance and recommends improvements Creates test database environments Executes procedures for database recovery from failures Assists with database security standards and disaster recovery procedures Installs and analyzes database software Benchmarks and tests databases for performance Selects database management software Experienced in computer systems analysis or programming Knowledgeable in programming principles, systems design, operations, project control, and database technologies Familiar with EIR Accessibility standards and assistive technologies Ensures database interfaces comply with accessibility standards Provides support for EIR Accessibility issues Available 24/7 for Logical Database Administration support Designs, develops, maintains, and improves database solutions for TIERS applications Collaborates with development teams and stakeholders to enhance TIERS applications Builds databases and applications using web platform technologies (Java/J2EE, SOAP/REST, Spring, JPA, jQuery, AngularJS, IBM WebSphere, Oracle, PostgreSQL) Performs advanced database administration, performance monitoring, and support Utilizes Agile practices for backlog grooming and user story development Designs, builds, and tests databases for new programs and business requests Provides triage support for application and database operations Develops and modifies Linux shell scripts for daily tasks Designs and develops CI/CD workflows for database automation Advanced expertise in SQL and PL/SQL Implements Oracle APEX tool set Performs other duties as assigned COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Competitive Compensation package Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options. 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