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DBA Specialist

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  GT Group Data Centres
Posting Country:  Romania
Date Posted:  27 Apr 2026
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.

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
#VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture

About this Role

We are seeking a DBA Specialist to ensure the stability, performance, security, and availability of database platforms supporting critical IT and telecom applications. This role focuses on operational excellence across production environments, incident resolution, proactive maintenance, automation, and contribution to transformation and technology refresh programmes, while consistently meeting agreed service levels.

What you will do

  • Provide Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 operational support for database platforms, managing incidents, problems, and service requests in line with agreed SLAs.
  • Perform technical investigations into database performance incidents, identify root causes, and propose or implement sustainable solutions.
  • Design, configure, and implement database components for new and existing solutions, ensuring readiness for production environments.
  • Support the transition of new platforms and solutions from build to run, ensuring operational stability and knowledge transfer.
  • Develop scripts and programs to extend IT solution functionality and automate recurring operational activities.
  • Optimise existing database solutions through architectural improvements, tuning activities, and software upgrades to meet evolving business needs.
  • Ensure database integrity, security, and performance parameters in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Actively support transformation initiatives and technology refresh programmes aimed at increasing service availability, reducing downtime, and improving performance.
  • Perform proactive maintenance based on monitoring tools, automated alerts, and system notifications.
  • Participate in shift work, stand-by duties, and overtime when required to ensure service continuity.
  • Contribute to the achievement of performance indicators agreed with service owners and support project delivery with high quality standards.

Who you are

  • Bring over three years of experience supporting databases in production environments.
  • Have advanced expertise in database administration, particularly with Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Demonstrate strong skills in SQL tuning and performance optimisation.
  • Are proficient in PL/SQL and shell scripting on UNIX/Linux platforms.
  • Have hands-on experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, Grid/Cloud Control, RMAN, Data Pump, and related technologies.
  • Understand ITIL principles and IT Service Management frameworks, including ISO 20000 concepts.
  • Possess good knowledge of SOX principles and general information security practices.
  • Are well organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and deliver results under pressure and tight timelines.
  • Communicate clearly in English, both written and spoken, at a fluent level.
  • Work effectively within remote and distributed teams and maintain a customer-focused mindset.

Not a Perfect Fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What’s in it for you

  • 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

What skills you will learn

  • Advanced troubleshooting and optimisation techniques for enterprise-scale database platforms.
  • Automation practices that improve operational efficiency and service reliability.
  • Deeper understanding of service management frameworks within large, regulated environments.
  • Enhanced collaboration and communication skills across distributed and cross-functional teams.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

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.

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