Apply now »

DBA Specialist

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  GT Group Data Centres
Posting Country:  Romania
Date Posted:  17 Jan 2025
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

Apply now »