Database Engineer

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Database Engineer to join our global team. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing, supporting, and optimizing both SQL Server and Oracle databases within a high-pressure, mission-critical environment. This role involves ensuring the performance, availability, and security of databases, with a strong focus on optimizing query performance, automating tasks, and maintaining high availability solutions. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with teams globally to deliver database solutions that meet the businesss needs.

• SQL Server & Oracle Management: Support and maintain MS SQL (2005-2017 and beyond) and Oracle databases, ensuring they run efficiently and securely.
• High Availability Solutions: Implement and manage high availability features such as SQL AlwaysOn , Clustering , and related Windows Operating Systems to ensure business continuity and minimize downtime.
• Performance Tuning & Debugging: Perform regular database performance tuning , optimize queries , and identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Scheduled Maintenance: Create and develop scheduled database maintenance routines , such as backups, index rebuilding, and statistics updates, to ensure the health of database systems.

• Security Hardening: Apply a security and vulnerability-based approach to database hardening, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
• Automation: Leverage PowerShell scripting and other automation tools to improve operational efficiency, such as automating database maintenance and monitoring tasks.
• Database Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve database-related issues, provide root-cause analysis, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.

• Global Team Collaboration: Work as part of a global team to support databases, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve incidents and implement enhancements.
• Ticket Management: Effectively manage a ticket-based workload , prioritizing tasks and ensuring timely resolution of incidents and service requests.
• Adherence to Procedures: Follow documented operating procedures and processes to ensure efficient and consistent delivery of database services.

• Process Improvement: Identify areas of improvement in database management and performance, recommending optimizations and best practices.
• Reporting: Utilize SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) and SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) to generate reports and analyze data trends.

• Database Management: Hands-on experience with MS SQL (2005-2017 and newer versions) and Oracle databases.
• High Availability & Clustering: Proven experience with SQL AlwaysOn , Clustering , and related Windows OS solutions.
• Performance Optimization: Experience debugging code, optimizing queries, and managing large-scale databases (up to 12TB).
• PowerShell Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell , scripting, and automation related to database management tasks.
• Security Best Practices: A security-first mindset with experience in vulnerability assessments , security hardening , and database access control.
• Active Directory Integration: Knowledge of Active Directory integration in the context of database access and management.
• Ticket Management: Experience managing a ticket-based workload , with the ability to prioritize and resolve tasks efficiently in a high-pressure environment.
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP): Certification in Microsoft technologies (or equivalent) is preferred.

• Financial Sector Experience: Experience working with databases in the financial sector or other highly regulated industries.
• ITIL Framework Knowledge: Familiarity with the ITIL Framework and service management practices.
• ServiceNow Experience: Experience with ServiceNow for incident, problem, and change management.
• Azure Administration: Experience with Azure database solutions, including administration and deployment in cloud environments.
• Storage & Backup Solutions: Knowledge of storage and backup solutions for large-scale databases.
• Agile Environment: Experience working in an Agile environment and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Degree in Computing or Technical Discipline: A degree-level qualification in a computing or technical discipline would be an advantage.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with global teams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a varied and demanding workload.
• A proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach to database management and performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , particularly in complex database environments.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and global environment, supporting critical databases and contributing to the overall success of the organization. If you have a passion for database technologies and enjoy solving complex problems, we invite you to apply!