IT Principal Database Administrator I

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

The Senior Database Administrator will be responsible for managing and maintaining our company’s Oracle and SQL Server databases. This role requires a high level of technical expertise and the ability to work well with a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive support for Oracle EBS, ensuring smooth operation and maintenance.
• Oversee core Oracle Database administration, including hands-on management of Oracle 19c environments.
• Execute migrations to RDS in the AWS cloud platform, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
• Tune optimizer parameters during transitions from Oracle 11g to 19c and conduct in-depth Oracle SQL tuning.
• Upgrade and patch EBS 12.2 systems, including identifying and resolving violations.
• Perform administrative tasks on Linux RedHat systems related to Oracle environments.
• Develop and implement high availability (HA) architecture to ensure continuous system operations.
• Configure and manage EBS R12.2 Single Sign-On (SSO) setups.
• Backup and restore databases.
• Ensure database performance, availability, and security.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Middleware experience with SOA and WebLogic is considered a strong plus.
• Knowledge of other database systems such as PostgreSQL, MS SQL, and MySQL is advantageous.
• Exposure to Oracle in OCI cloud environments is beneficial, though not mandatory.
• A strong automation mindset in cloud-based environments, with experience in developing and maintaining HA architectures.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven experience with core Oracle Database administration and EBS support.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Database 19c, including performance tuning and SQL optimization.
• Background in migrating databases to RDS within the AWS cloud platform. Expertise in upgrading and patching Oracle EBS systems (specifically 12.2) and managing related violations.
• Proficiency in Linux RedHat administration, with the ability to navigate and perform system tasks.
• Familiarity with tuning optimizer parameters from Oracle 11g to 19c.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, communicate effectively, and collaborate across departments.