Oracle Database Architect
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We are looking for a Database Architect to join our Cloud Architecture and Standards team within our Cloud Engineering and Operations organization.
In Cloud Engineering & Operations we ensure the continuous availability of the technologies and systems that are the foundation of athenahealth’s services. We are directly responsible for thousands of servers, hundreds of databases, petabytes of storage, and handling thousands of web requests per second, all while sustaining growth at a meteoric rate. We enable an operating system for the medical office that abstracts away administrative complexity, leaving doctors free to practice medicine But enough about us; let’s talk about you.
You are a Database Architect. You will lead the technical strategy and vision of our extensive Oracle Database footprint, closely working with other technologists to produce key architectural capabilities, to ensure the stability, security and scalability of our systems.
You are an influential leader who demonstrates exceptional design & engineering excellence. Your chief job will be to provide architectural design for new technologies we are looking to adopt, including Oracle Golden Gate and Real Application Clusters.
The Team: Our small team of highly skilled architects are responsible for providing the technical design and blueprint of new technologies, working with the engineers to drive adoption of the standards we create.
Job Responsibilities
Produce accurate, unambiguous technical design specifications to the appropriate detail
Identify and influence the solution to complex technical issues. Build prototype and POC’s to promote new technologies and processes
Provide cross-functional coordination and communication, and mentorship of less senior team members.
Lead by example, developing software-based, automated solutions to infrastructure problems
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand requirements and build solutions that appropriately solve business problems
Typical Qualifications
10+ years’ experience as an architect/leader
Proven experience designing and deploying large scale database architecture using Oracle technologies; particularly Golden Gate, Data Guard, Real Application Clustering (RAC) and ASM
Experience with automating Oracle technology deployment
Understanding of scalable, cloud architectures and experience in applying them to real world problems
Awareness of data security, PHI and PII rules
Extensive Agile preferred
About athenahealth
Our Vision: To create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.
Our Location: This role is based in Watertown, MA, just a few miles outside of Boston. Watertown is our Global Headquarters and our campus, the Arsenal on the Charles, is home to several restaurants, a local gym and large outdoor space. This office also has a cafeteria, coffee café and food trucks that rotate every day.
Our Culture: At athenahealth, our employees (or “athenistas”) are committed to making healthcare smarter. Our success is dependent on the diversity, collective spirit, and contributions of our people, clients and partners. We value teamwork and believe that the strength of our team comes from supporting each other and leveraging our specialized skills. If you are looking for company that will enable you to work outside of your comfort zone to transform the healthcare ecosystem, athenahealth is the place for you.
Our Perks: Along with health & financial benefits, our athenistas are offered a variety of perks that promote employee wellbeing such as commuter support, collaborative workspaces and dog-friendly offices - just to name a few.
athenahealth is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity—that’s why we recruit and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law. We’re happy to provide a reasonable accommodation, for those with a disability, to complete any part of the application process. If you are unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us at
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