Database Administrator - Hybrid
At a glance
Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at XPO Logistics. Charlotte · no salary stated · we estimate $105,126–$140,096.
XPO Logistics has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
dataroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Monitor SQL speed and database uptime each day, then coordinate fixes for technical problems
- Review SQL plans and queries while handling routine Oracle database administration
- Work with infrastructure and application teams to keep application databases performing well
- Help deliver databases, schemas and database objects, then maintain them
- Shape application data models and database standards, aligning project and technical teams on consistent practices
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree and at least two years administering Oracle databases
- Strong SQL skills, Oracle partitioning knowledge and at least two years using PL/SQL
- Experience with Oracle technologies, OCI, Exadata and OEM or similar monitoring tools
- Linux and shell scripting experience, including SQL tuning, PL/SQL development and database change deployments
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone comfortable with Oracle administration, SQL performance work and supporting application developers. You’ll coordinate with infrastructure, application, project and technical teams, and IT leadership.
From the employer
What you’ll need to succeed as a Database Administrator at XPO
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years of database administration experience with Oracle Server
- Expertise in Oracle technologies, OCI, Exadata experience, Familiarity with monitoring tools like OEM
- Strong proficiency with SQL, Oracle partitioning, and knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL (2+ years)
- Experience with Linux and shell scripting.
- Experience with monitoring SQL performance and tuning (plan, baselines, profiles)
- Experience developing PL/SQL Procedures/Packages and automation
- Experience managing the deployment of DDL/DMLs to the database
- Experience with CICD concepts
- Ability to assist application developers with SQL review
Preferred qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience with database administration within Oracle
- Deep knowledge/experience in the following: SQL, PL/SQL and Oracle DBA tasks
- Able to stay current with emerging trends and database technologies
- Able to quickly learn and achieve proficiency in new software applications and maintain a thorough knowledge of internal company software applications applicable to the position/business unit
- Oracle Database Certification
- Oracle Advanced Queues knowledge
- Data modeling skills and use of Entity-Relation (ER)
About the Database Administrator job
Pay, benefits and more:
- Competitive compensation package
- Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
- Life and disability insurance
- Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
- 9 paid company holidays
- 401(k) option with company match
- Education assistance
- Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Work extensively with Oracle databases.
- Focus on SQL queries, plan review, and database administration.
- Be responsible for daily monitoring of SQLs performance, up-time and drive resolution to technical issues.
- Support database performance in the context of applications by working with the infrastructure and application teams
- Act as a liaison between the project management, technical teams and IT leadership; assure best practices are defined and followed; drive consistency across applications and projects wherever possible
- Support deployment of new databases, new schemas and new database objects and ongoing maintenance of the same
- Contribute to defining application database standards by creating application data models
About XPO
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
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