Database Architect – Belgium (Hybrid)

HIVE-X; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HIVE-X seeks a seasoned Database Administrator to join a dedicated five-person DBA team. You will manage, optimize and secure our critical databases, support development teams, and pilot migrations to Oracle 26ai.

You will contribute to IAM-based access control, DR planning and NIS2 compliance, while ensuring robust backups and incident recovery. You will work closely with applications, infrastructure and security teams.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Oracle RDMS, DataGuard and RMAN.
• In-depth knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL and RDS.
• Linux proficiency.
• Experience with MS-SQL, MySQL, MongoDB or PostgreSQL; Apache/Tomcat a plus.
• Agile/Scrum experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize databases in production and non-production.
• Work with applications, infrastructure and security teams.
• Support critical incidents and migrations.
• Define and implement secure access strategies (IAM).
• Contribute to backup/restore testing and DR plans.
• Document procedures and communicate risks clearly.

Skills

Agile / Scrum

Automation tooling

Database administrator

Database architecture

Linux

SQL

PL/SQL

RDS

Oracle RDMS

DataGuard

RMAN

MS-SQL

MySQL

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Apache

Tomcat

Team leadership

Project management

Job description

Function The employee will be part of a team of 5 people, the “Database Administrators”, which is responsible for the management of the SFPD databases, the support of the development teams for everything relating to the databases and the development of tools for their own needs. You will support the modernization of our infrastructure by piloting the migration of our critical databases to Oracle 26ai. Concretely: Administer and optimize our databases in production and out of production Work closely with the teams applications, infrastructure and security and support them during critical incidents Manage the evolution of configurations according to business needs Define and implement a secure access strategy (IAM principles, roles, permissions, audit) Contribute to the demonstration of NIS2 compliance in the data perimeter Contribute to the design of robust and tested backup and restoration strategies Regularly validate incident recovery plans and guarantee recovery in the event of a disaster Document procedures and keep them up to date Communicate clearly on the risks and solutions It goes without saying that their role is crucial for the proper functioning of all the institution’s business applications, in particular the monthly payment of approximately 2,800,000 pensions. Technical and generic skills In-depth knowledge of Oracle RDMS, DataGuard, RMANIn-depth knowledgeof SQL, PL/SQL, RDSKnowledge of LinuxKnowledge of MS-SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Apache and Tomcat are a plus.Knowledge and practical experience of Agile and ScrumAbility to deal with and resolve problems independently, looking for alternatives and implementing solutions by consulting with colleagues.Ability to work in a team, to make your skills available in order to achieve common objectives.Customer orientation, with a constant search for efficiency and productivity.Management of technical project of limited dimensionThe ability to lead a team is a plus Selection criteria In addition to technical skills, the following qualities will also be evaluated: Ability to work in a team Ability to work under pressure Ability to manage projects of limited dimension Ability to design a database architecture Ability to manage a team of technicians (DBAs) The mission involves a physical presence of at least 2 days per week in the SFP premises. Knowledge of French or Dutch speaking languages. Active knowledge of one of the two national languages and at least passive knowledge of the other.

Required Skills

Agile / Scrum, Automation tooling (IaC), Database administrator, Database architecture, Linux, SQL, PL/SQL, RDS