<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"><img alt="" src="/logo/0000000233/8836cOld man.jpg" style="height:300px; width:882px" /></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Senior Database Administrator</span></span></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"> </p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. We are now transforming Pearson to accelerate our activity in digital learning, education services and emerging markets. This will enable us to make a lasting impact in helping to solve some of the most important challenges in global education.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Pearson Lanka is currently seeking a Senior Database Administrator to install and configure Oracle DB servers. As the successful candidate you will need to monitor jobs and alerts and carry out corrective tasks as well as perform backups and restores. You will also apply updates and upgrades to production database and staging environments and ensure that existing installations are monitored and fine-tuned for better performance.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Based in Orion City, Colombo, you will closely work with the Development teams to play the role of trusted advisor on all database related work.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">We’re proud of our people - their drive, talent and enthusiasm. Here we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes that push the limits. We’re passionate about our mission to help others reach their full potential through learning and education and this passion demands we only hire the very best.</span></span><br /> </p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><strong>Selection Criteria:</strong></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 120px;"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">· Depth knowledge in Oracle DBA administration activities.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 120px;"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">· Proficient in OOP concepts.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 120px;"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">· Proficient in SQL.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 120px;"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">· Good Knowledge in writing Stored Procedures.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 120px;"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">· Good Knowledge in relational database design.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 120px;"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">· Proficient in Linux and shell scripting’s.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 120px;"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">· Preference given to (OCP) Oracle certified professionals.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 120px;"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">· RAC Expert (OCE) Oracle certified expert is added advantage.</span></span><br /> </p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Pearson’s corporate values are Brave; Imaginative; Decent and Accountable. It is crucial that these values resonate with you and you are able to embody these values. You will be naturally positive, adaptable, proactive, organized and comfortable operating in a changing and ambiguous environment.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">In exchange for your hard work you will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, potential eligibility for an annual bonus, supportive peers and management team, opportunities to participate in sporting and social events, career development, training programs and other benefits. Other benefits include transportation services, potential eligibility for Pearson Shares (save for shares scheme), and OPD / Insurance / Medical.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter and please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted via phone.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><strong>Apply Here: https://pearson.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1704953</strong></span></span></p> </div> <div> <div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>