Database Engineer
Job Description:
Our client is an IT service provider located in Germany with a mission to digitalize the core business of their clients.
This is your job:
- Administer, manage, and optimize Oracle and MS SQL Server.
- Configure, and maintain Oracle Exadata systems.
- Experience with PostgreSQL, and MariaDB databases.
- Maintain high availability database solutions, including clustering, replication, and failover strategies.
- Develop and execute shell scripts and command-line utilities for automation and administration tasks.
- Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations.
- Ensure security, backup, and recovery best practices are followed across all database platforms.
- Utilize support-related tools (e.g., Putty) for remote database administration and troubleshooting.
- Perform database upgrades and patches as required.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to support database-driven applications.
- Document database configurations, procedures, and best practices for knowledge sharing.
Your qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience as an Oracle and MS SQL Database Administrator, with at least 2 years of experience managing Oracle Exadata environments.
- Expertise with other Databases like PostgreSQL and MariaDB.
- Strong understanding of high availability solutions (e.g., clustering, replication, load balancing).
- Proficiency in command-line/shell scripting for database automation.
- Hands-on experience with database performance optimization.
- Knowledge of database security best practices and disaster recovery planning.
- Familiarity with remote administration tools (e.g., Putty) for database management.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Valid certifications are considered as an advantage:
- Oracle Database Administration
- Oracle Exadata Database
- Microsoft Certified: Database Administrator Associate
- Excellent English language skills.
Required Skills:
SQL Server High Availability Disaster Recovery Oracle Database Utilities Load Optimization PostgreSQL Availability Automation Databases Oracle Security Troubleshooting Administration Planning SQL Business English Management