Oracle Database Administrator
The World of Warcraft development team is looking for a self-motivated and knowledgeable IT professional to help administer the WoW databases. As the person responsible for handling the database-side of WoW pushes and patches, our Live Team Oracle DBA's job duties would include designing, configuring, maintaining, monitoring, benchmarking and troubleshooting Oracle databases.
Blizzard offers a fun, creative, and technically challenging environment with excellent compensation and a full range of benefits.
Responsibilities:
Provide production on-call support.
Maintain and enhance existing databases.
Perform routine database maintenance.
Work with end users to ensure smooth production rollouts and pushes.
Assist in training other employees.
Requirements:
3+ years professional Oracle DBA experience, including Oracle 9i.
Extensive experience with database performance tuning.
Experience working with large databases (>1TB).
Experience with Oracle RAC and Partitioning features.
Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments including shell scripting.
Plusses:
Strong knowledge of SQL & PL/SQL.
Familiarity with UNIX tools and shell scripting
Familiarity with HP EVA's and Data Protector.
Passion for video games, including MMORPG's
Submit a cover letter and resume listing past experience along with a salary history/requirements to:
resumes@blizzard.com
*OR*
Mail the abovementioned materials to:
Blizzard Human Resources
Attn: Jack Sterling
Oracle DBA
P.O. Box 18979
Irvine, CA 92623
Basic Tips for Resume Submission
Resumes will not be returned. No calls, please. This is a full-time position at our Headquarters facility in Irvine, CA. Sorry, but we do not have internships available at this time.
