About Role:

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24x7 Management (monitor, maintain, and control) of database systems in the PTC Cloud Services environments, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL. The applications are revenue generating, externally facing databases under stringent SLAs. The position will work closely with R&D, Support and the Network Operations Center (NOC). In addition to operational DBA tasks, the position will work closely with Developers to design and build/modify appropriate structures to support future enhancements and provide guidance on efficient database access methods.

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Day-To-Day:

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•Assist in the maintenance and operations of multiple database environments
•Assists with regular maintenance of the databases including backups, restores, archiving, and review of logs for errors or potential problems
•Regularly review space capacity and perform tasks to manage space usage
•Collaborate with other operational DBAs, developers, and infrastructure teams
•Work closely with development teams on activities such as schema definition, PL/SQL, stored procedures and triggers
•Installation, configuration, upgrading and patching of database systems
•Assist in the development and implementation of archiving, backup and recovery strategies
•Ability to complete tasks and produce appropriate deliverables within project time schedules
•Work with senior members of the team for database monitoring, troubleshooting
•Proficient with the use of Oracle's Enterprise Manager/Cloud Control and SQL*Plus and Microsoft SQL Server Administration tools.
•Designs, implements, and periodically tests the database backup and recovery procedures
•Participate in the on-call schedule

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Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

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• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in computer science or related field
•2-4 years as a Database Administrator
•Extensive experience with Oracle including ASM/GRID/RAC (11gR2,12c) managing
multiple RDBMS in a high availability, 24x7 RAC environment
•Exposure to Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL in production environments highly
desirable
•Mid-level skills with Linux (Red Hat & derivatives) and Windows Server 2008 and later
•Good understanding of networking and storage (iSCSI & Fibre Channel) principals

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Basic Qualifications:

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• Bachelor, Master or equivalent graduate.

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About the company

PTC

Company overview

PTC is an industrial software company that sells tools used to design, make, and maintain physical products. The company’s portfolio spans product lifecycle management (PLM), computer-aided design (CAD), application lifecycle management (ALM), service lifecycle management (SLM), industrial connectivity, and augmented reality (AR). PTC customers include manufacturers across sectors such as automotive, aerospace and defense, industrials, and life sciences. PTC also publishes sustainability and impact reporting tied to how the company’s software supports more efficient product development.

Locations and presence

PTC is headquartered in Boston (Innovation District) and operates offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, including established hubs in places like Germany, Spain (Barcelona), and India (Pune). Work setup varies by country, with PTC explicitly referencing a hybrid work policy (Flex@PTC) on at least some local careers pages.

Palpable Score

76.8

/ 100

PTC offers multiple structured on-ramps for students and new graduates, including paid internships in several regions and a two-year rotational program with defined tracks and mentoring. Learning support and benefits are described in concrete terms, but PTC publishes limited detail on interview stages, timelines, or candidate feedback expectations, and early-career outcome metrics like conversion rates and promotion timelines are not reported publicly.

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Oracle Database Administrator

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