Database Administrator

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As a Database Administrator (DBA), you will be part of a service line operating across Europe and Asia. You will be responsible for the operational maintenance, monitoring, and support of enterprise database environments to ensure availability, performance, and data integrity; and execute routine database management tasks while adhering to enterprise standards and security policies. Your key responsibilities include:

• Monitor database health, performance, and availability
• Execute database patching and minor upgrades
• Perform routine backup and restore operations 
• Manage user access and permissions in accordance with security policies
• Support database provisioning based on established standards
• Troubleshoot database-related incidents and escalate complex issues
• Maintain database documentation and configuration records
• Support capacity monitoring and report potential resource constraints
• Explore and configure database replication solutions
• Understand and optimize how Exadata works, dealing with queries, indexes, and new models to leverage the best features during incidents and edge cases
• Collaborate closely internal colleagues, as well as with internal and external stakeholders to understand business requirements and design comprehensive solutions.

• Several years of experience in database administration or support roles
• Experience supporting production database environments
• Working knowledge of relational database platforms (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Team-Player Mindset: You must be able to escalate issues promptly, ask for help without hesitation, and act as a true team player to resolve issues as soon as possible
• Basic understanding of cloud database services
• Basic understanding of high availability and disaster recovery concepts
• Familiarity with backup and recovery procedures, as well as database patching and maintenance practices
• Basic performance troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of database security and access management
• Familiarity with scripting tools (PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
• Understanding of ITSM processes and change management
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Good analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Willingness to participate in on-call or shift-based support models 
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Hands-on experience in implementing database replication, specifically Always-On configurations, Oracle Data Guard, and Oracle instance replication.

• Permanent contract with long-term career prospects
• Competitive salary aligned with your experience and expertise
• Annual target bonus based on performance
• Daily meal allowance
• Health insurance and Life insurance
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for well-being and support
• A flexible work model, including the possibility to work remotely.