Senior Oracle Database Automation Engineer

Location: Toronto, CA

Who we are

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 2,300+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general. SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated in our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients. While striving to deliver client value, we believe it is vital to consider our people and our planet in every business decision we make. Acting responsibly is not optional. It is essential.  

Join our diverse Client Services unit, a strategically vital division that provides technical support to our clients worldwide. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a senior specialist with enthusiasm for IT infrastructure to join our global team. This is a remarkable opportunity to work with Oracle technologies and contribute to the growth of our clients.  

By Joining our team, you will have the chance to:  

  • Gain hands-on experience with Azure Cloud infrastructure, a cutting-edge technology that powers modern cloud-based solutions.  

  • Immerse yourself in the world of DevOps, learning industry practices and tools that streamline software development and deployment processes.  

  • Collaborate with our agile team, working in a SCRUM environment where you'll have the opportunity to enhance your teamwork and project management skills.  

  • Take your automation skills to the next level, with ample opportunities for further development in this rapidly evolving area of expertise  

  

Why this role is important to us  

As a Senior Oracle Database Automation Engineer in Client Services, you will play a crucial role in servicing and supporting major clients within the global financial sector, specifically in operating their SimCorp applications using our cutting-edge as-a-service solution. Your responsibilities will revolve around the Oracle ecosystem, and you will collaborate with a team committed to configuring and managing the infrastructure setup through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Additionally, you will have the opportunity to further enhance and automate the solution using industry-leading tools like Ansible and Terraform as Infrastructure as Code (IaC).  

What will you be responsible for  

  • Build and maintain Oracle databases automation – deployment and configuration  

  • Build and maintain Oracle databases monitoring  

  • Build and maintain solutions optimizing reliability, performance, and maintainability   

  • Build and maintain cloud infrastructure through Ansible and Terraform as IaC   

  • Implement DR/HA solutions for Azure Services and Oracle databases   

  • Troubleshoot Oracle databases issues and problems  

  • Test databases performance and propose tuning  

  • Together with the team, planning how the team best fulfills products goals, respecting the quality level agreed including the definition of done each sprint     

  • Be part of reviewing platform code and formulating test scenarios     

  • Constantly learning and developing yourself, the team, and our platform    

  • Actively participate in knowledge sharing   

  • Exploring new technologies and evaluating new solutions    

What we value  

To succeed in this role, we believe that you possess the following qualifications:  

  • Significant expertise in deploying and configuring Oracle products, including Oracle Database, Oracle ASM, Oracle GRID, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.  

  • Experience in working with Oracle clusters and configuring Data Guard.  

  • Proficient in Linux system administration.  

  • Basic knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.  

  • Readiness to learn how to automate infrastructure provisioning, application deployment and configuration, test execution, monitoring, and scalability.  

  • Advanced English language skills, both written and verbal 

  • Additional skills that would be valued:  

  • Experience with Azure DevOps, including yaml pipelines, repos, artifacts, agents, and environments.  

  • Familiarity with Azure Cloud, including Vnets, Peerings, Nsg, Asg, Firewalls, and Private Links.  

  • Broad knowledge of IT Infrastructure automation in general.  

  • Exposure to Snowflake SaaS.  

  • Proficiency in cloud monitoring, log analytics, and application insights. 

  

Next steps   

Please click below to apply or get in touch with Julia Temor (julia.temor@simcorp.com), Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the role and what SimCorp can offer.  

If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable to your background, submit your CV anyway.