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Vodafone • Romania

DBA Specialist

Employment type:  Full time

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Job Description

Your day to day:

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to ensure the functionality, security, and performance of our database systems.

In this role, you will lead by example in providing expert-level guidance, managing database performance, and automating recurring tasks through scripting.

You’ll also liaise with clients to provide tailored solutions, ensuring the database infrastructure meets business needs and exceeds service-level expectations.

This position requires a strong focus on Oracle database administration, including advanced knowledge of Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and performance tuning, as well as experience with other database technologies.

With these activities you will have a great impact on our business:

Database Administration:

  • Administer Oracle databases, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and patch management.
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of database infrastructure.
  • Optimize database architecture to meet evolving business requirements.

Performance Tuning & Issue Resolution:

  • Proactively monitor and address performance issues using advanced SQL tuning and database optimization techniques.
  • Investigate and resolve complex incidents, providing L1-L4 support for database-related problems.

Automation & Scripting:

  • Develop and maintain scripts in SQL, PL/SQL, Bash, Python, and similar languages to automate database tasks and recurring activities.

Technical Leadership:

  • Provide expert-level guidance on database configurations, upgrades, and maintenance.

With these skills you are a great candidate:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in database administration, with a strong focus on Oracle databases.
  • Advanced knowledge of Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, Grid/Cloud Control, Datapump, and related technologies.
  • Expertise in SQL tuning and database optimization in production environments.
  • Solid understanding of ITIL practices and IT Service Management concepts.
  • Familiarity with SOX and general security principles.
  • Proficiency in Unix/Linux systems.
  • Strong documentation, problem-solving, and project management skills
  • Experience with Cassandra/MongoDB administration.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server database administration.
  • Understanding of ISO20000 standards.

Sounds like the perfect job? We’ve got even more to offer:

  • Hybrid way of working
  • Medical and dental services
  • Life and hospitalization insurance
  • Dedicated employee phone subscription
  • Take control of your benefits and choose any of the below options: MEAL TICKETS/ PRIVATE PENSION/ VACATION VOUCHERS/ CULTURAL VOUCHERS within the budget.
  • Special discounts for gyms and retailers
  • Annual Company Bonus
  • Loyalty Programme
  • Ongoing Education – we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills
  • You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology
  • Getting in on the ground floor of a technology changing company
  • We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off.
  • Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave

Who we are

We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.

#_VOIS

Your day to day:

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to ensure the functionality, security, and performance of our database systems.

In this role, you will lead by example in providing expert-level guidance, managing database performance, and automating recurring tasks through scripting.

You’ll also liaise with clients to provide tailored solutions, ensuring the database infrastructure meets business needs and exceeds service-level expectations.

This position requires a strong focus on Oracle database administration, including advanced knowledge of Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and performance tuning, as well as experience with other database technologies.

With these activities you will have a great impact on our business:

Database Administration:

  • Administer Oracle databases, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and patch management.
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of database infrastructure.
  • Optimize database architecture to meet evolving business requirements.

Performance Tuning & Issue Resolution:

  • Proactively monitor and address performance issues using advanced SQL tuning and database optimization techniques.
  • Investigate and resolve complex incidents, providing L1-L4 support for database-related problems.

Automation & Scripting:

  • Develop and maintain scripts in SQL, PL/SQL, Bash, Python, and similar languages to automate database tasks and recurring activities.

Technical Leadership:

  • Provide expert-level guidance on database configurations, upgrades, and maintenance.

With these skills you are a great candidate:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in database administration, with a strong focus on Oracle databases.
  • Advanced knowledge of Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, Grid/Cloud Control, Datapump, and related technologies.
  • Expertise in SQL tuning and database optimization in production environments.
  • Solid understanding of ITIL practices and IT Service Management concepts.
  • Familiarity with SOX and general security principles.
  • Proficiency in Unix/Linux systems.
  • Strong documentation, problem-solving, and project management skills
  • Experience with Cassandra/MongoDB administration.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server database administration.
  • Understanding of ISO20000 standards.

Sounds like the perfect job? We’ve got even more to offer:

  • Hybrid way of working
  • Medical and dental services
  • Life and hospitalization insurance
  • Dedicated employee phone subscription
  • Take control of your benefits and choose any of the below options: MEAL TICKETS/ PRIVATE PENSION/ VACATION VOUCHERS/ CULTURAL VOUCHERS within the budget.
  • Special discounts for gyms and retailers
  • Annual Company Bonus
  • Loyalty Programme
  • Ongoing Education – we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills
  • You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology
  • Getting in on the ground floor of a technology changing company
  • We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off.
  • Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave

Who we are

We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.

#_VOIS

Company benefits

UK (28), India (22), Egypt (21), Hungary (20), Romania (20), Albania (20), Turkey (14) days annual leave + bank holidays
Work from anywhere scheme – work for up to 20 days/year abroad (dependant on country)
Annual bonus – dependant on company performance
Employee discounts
Personal development days – once per quarter
Learning platform – access to Harvard Business Publishing, MIT Horizon and Skillsoft
Enhanced maternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced paternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Volunteer days – up to 5 days
Coaching – access to a free certified internal pool of coaches
Mentoring
Carer’s leave
Adoption leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced sick days
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders
Employee assistance programme
Complimentary Medical Services – 24/7 online doctor service
Compassionate leave
Home office set up
Buddy scheme
Referral bonus
Early finish Fridays
Buy or sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
Sabbaticals
Salary sacrifice
Share options
Teambuilding days
Faith rooms
Enhanced pension match/contribution
LinkedIn learning license

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