Database Administrator

Nature and aim of the position

We are looking for a new member in the central IT department which is responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of IT database systems at Global Blue. This includes businesses critical production environments as well as internally used back-office IT services.

Embedded in a small team of experienced database administrators the holder of the position will assume responsibility for services within the DBA portfolio.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Assume role of lead dba for selected services out of the DBAportfolio

• Operate, patch and monitor

• Design, deploy, upgrade and update documentation

• Act as backup dba for other services out of the dba portfolio

• Support main DBA

• Substitute during leave of main DBA

• Provide 2nd level support for all general IT services within our portfolio, specifically:

• Microsoft SQL Server

• MongoDB

• Pervasive PSQL

• Database Backup Services

• Follow ITSM policies for change, incident, and problem management

• Adhere to the strict company security policies and guidelines

Requirements

Profile and education

• University degree in IT or related field or equivalent practical experience

• Min 3 years of professional experience as Database Administrator

• Programming and scripting knowledge (PowerShell, SSIS)

• Good understanding of Microsoft SQL Server or at least two of the technical areas below:

• MongoDB

• Pervasive PSQL

• Oracle

• Microsoft SQL Reporting Services

• BI Services

• Good understanding of Database life cycle management (installing, maintaining, optimizing, configuring).

• Good understanding IT security best practices.

• Desirable: ITIL certification

• Good English language skills (both oral & Written), German - optional

Personal competencies

• Good communication skills
• Experience working in an international/multicultural environment and ability to work effectively with contacts on all organizational levels
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Broad-based general IT competence
• High quality standards, accuracy and high-risk awareness
• Ability to manage and respond to changes in priorities
• Independent, reliable, goal-oriented and self-motivating personality