Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own We have a flexible work environment and fluid career paths We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility We also recognize the importance of purpose well-being and work-life balance Within Empower and our communities we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom Empower Yourself Empower Global Database Infrastructure team is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Subject Matter Expert SME to join our dynamic team This is a mid to senior level position This individual will be responsible for managing maintaining and optimizing our Oracle database infrastructure The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Oracle database architecture Oracle Exadata multitenancy architecture CDB configuration performance tuning backup and recovery strategies and security best practices Responsibilities Design implement and maintain Oracle database systems to ensure high levels of performance availability and security Perform database tuning and optimization to maximize system performance and efficiency Defining problems and problem-solving mind by generating alternative solutions Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability Monitor database systems and proactively identify and resolve issues to minimize downtime Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues The candidate will interface with Value Stream developers to recommend best database practices and serve as a liaison between technical and business owners or developers Stay current with Oracle database technologies and best practices to recommend and implement improvements Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the database team Requirements Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator DBA or Oracle Database Developer Deep understanding of Oracle database architecture including Oracle RAC Data Guard and Oracle Grid Infrastructure Understanding of Golden Gate or AWS Quantum Ledger is desired Proficiency in SQL and PL SQL programming languages Experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques Strong understanding of database security principles and best practices Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities Interpersonal skills and interaction with business developers is a must Oracle certifications e g Oracle Certified Professional preferred but not required Bachelor s degree in computer science Information Technology or related field This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and qualifications of the job The employer has the right to revise this at any time You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and or tasks listed in this You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this The is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time for any reason as per terms and conditions of your employment contract We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status pregnancy religion physical or mental disability military or veteran status genetic information or any other status protected by applicable state or local law