Database Engineer

What you’ll do

​​​​​•    Bachelor or graduate degree in computer science (or related field)
•    Perform database installation,configuration, migration, patching, upgrade and management
•    Responsible for ensuring database backups and restores to include scheduled testing and validation
•    Monitor and tune database performance, participate in capacity planning, including processing, storage, and back-up/recovery capacity
•    Supporting high availability of databases
•    Evolve the database environment within the organization, including better information delivery mechanisms, methodologies, and architecture
•    Resolve problems in database bottleneck areas with tuning and proactive maintenance
•    Controlling access permissions and privileges
•    Implement best practices and standards
•    Ensuring that storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly
•    Proactive monitoring of deployed systems and HW/SW components
•    Ensure that VF HSE&W procedures are implemented and works carried out in compliance with local HSE regulations.
•    Ensure that work associated risks are assessed and reduced so far as is reasonably practicable
•    Comply with VFTR’s information security policy, standards and procedures, available under Intranet / Corporate Security Library,
•    Report all suspected security and/or policy breaches, potential security risks to VF TR Corporate Security,
•    Protect VF TR’s information assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference,
•    Protect user accounts and associated passwords , and accept accountability for any actions performed via usage of those accounts.
•    Ensure that VFTR  BCM policy /standard ,procedures ,plans  implemented and works carried out in compliance with   BS 25999 -2:2007  Standard 
•    Ensure that BCM  risks are assessed and mitigated  so far as is reasonably practicable in VFTR  Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
•    Ensure VTR BCMS by planning, establishing, embedding, implementing, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving within VFTR

Who you are

•    At least 3 years of experience in open source databases
•    Solid understanding of NoSQL database architecture 
•    Experience in Postgre on Linux environment
•    Knowledge and experience of HA, DR and GR architecture 
•    Knowledge and experience of data replication methods
•    Knowledge of Patroni, Consul etc.
•    Experience in HA, DR and GR technologies for open source databases
•    Experience with open-source tools related to Postgre
•    Capacity monitoring and management capabilities
•    Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
•    Strong query and database tuning skills
•    Python or Java knowledge is preferred
•    Knowledge of Unix & Linux is preferable
•    Fast troubleshooting and resolution skills
•    Experience in using Python or Ansible to automate infrastructure tasks is plus
•    Eager to improve technical skills
•    Fluency in English

Not a perfect fit

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

What's in it for you

We like to keep them flexible:

• Vflexy: Flexible Benefits Program

• Hybrid working kit

• Ergonomic kit allowance

• Digital meal voucher

• Flexible transportation allowance.

• Employee assistance hotline & counselling

• Comprehensive and flexible private health insurance

• Discounted price deals for wide range of products & services

Plus, plenty more to enjoy!

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