Database Administrator

Database Administrator

Workload: 100 % FTE

Unit: GB Technology

Reports to: Manager, Compute DBA

Location: Vienna, Austria

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

Reporting and collaboration

The position is based in Vienna and reports to the Manager of Compute DBA in Vienna. The position requires close collaboration with other teams like the network, the compute service, the application or the service center team as well as with service delivery managers and product managers within the organization.

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

We offer

As we believe your compensation goes beyond your pay-check, we offer a competitive salary plus yearly bonus, as well as a wide range of other perks and benefits:

• Work in fast-growing international company and industry
• State of the art office environment well connected to the public transportation system and with good infrastructure
• International environment and inspiring colleagues from many different countries (35 nationalities)
• Flexible working time and home office
• Varied, interesting and challenging jobs
• Lunch vouchers
• Referral Program
• Company doctor
• Other employee benefits