Database Administrator (Information Technology/Software)

Black Pen Recruitment; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Coverage

Flexible Working Hours

Top-of-the-Line Tools

Professional Development

Career Growth

Dynamic Work Environment

Job summary

Black Pen Recruitment is seeking a Database Administrator to manage Oracle-based environments for a global IT services client. The role focuses on installation, configuration, and operation of Oracle DBMS in development settings, with emphasis on high availability, performance, and security. Strong Linux/Windows skills and 5+ years of experience are required.

The position is full-time and remote, open to EU candidates, with German (C2) and English proficiency as essential prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of database structure and theory.
• Expert knowledge of database optimisation and performance tuning.
• Expert knowledge of database management systems (e.g. Oracle, MySQL).
• Expert knowledge of Oracle RAC.
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle GoldenGate.
• Expert knowledge of disaster recovery and database backup procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• At least 5 years of demonstrable practical experience.
• Based in Germany.
• Fluent German (C2) and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration and operation of an Oracle DBMS in the development environment of the Contractor;
• Installation, configuration and operation of an Oracle Client;
• Installation, configuration and operation of Oracle GoldenGate;
• Monitoring of the Oracle components used;
• Creation of replication groups;
• Diagnosis of cluster and interconnect errors;
• Backup and restore of Oracle RMAN;
• SQL optimisation, troubleshooting and resource management;
• Ensuring data integrity, data security and data performance;
• Planning and performance of release changes for the continuous optimisation of the database;
• Advising and supporting the development team on database-related questions.

Skills

Database structure & theory

Database optimisation

DBMS expertise

Oracle RAC

Oracle GoldenGate

Disaster recovery & backups

Windows & Linux

5+ years experience

Germany based

German (C2) & English

Job description

Database Administrator (Information Technology/Software)

Our client, a leading Software, Information and Communication Technologies company, operates internationally (Athens, Brussels, Luxembourg, Copenhagen, Stockholm, London, Nicosia, Hong-Kong, Valetta, etc). Our client is a renowned supplier of IT services to government institutions, multinational corporations, public administrations and multinational companies, research and academic institutes.

Job type: Full time/Permanent

Location: Germany

Workplace: Remote

Please note that we can consider only EU candidates for this position due to security clearance.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of database structure and theory
• Expert knowledge of database optimisation and performance tuning
• Expert knowledge of database management systems (e.g. Oracle, MySQL)
• Expert knowledge of Oracle cluster technology (RAC)
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle GoldenGate
• Expert knowledge of disaster recovery and database backup procedures
• In-depth knowledge of the operating systems (Windows, Linux)
• At least 5 years of demonstrable practical experience;
• Based in Germany;
• Fluent command of oral and written German (level C2 required) and English at a sufficient level;

Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration and operation of an Oracle DBMS in the development environment of the Contractor;
• Installation, configuration and operation of an Oracle Client;
• Installation, configuration and operation of Oracle GoldenGate;
• Monitoring of the Oracle components used;
• Creation of replication groups;
• Diagnosis of cluster and interconnect errors;
• Backup and restore of Oracle RMAN;
• SQL optimisation, troubleshooting and resource management;
• Ensuring data integrity, data security and data performance;
• Planning and performance of release changes for the continuous optimisation of the database;
• Advising and supporting the development team on database-related questions;

We believe in rewarding talent and dedication. Here's what you can expect as part of our client’s team:

• Private Health Coverage on the Company’s group program;
• Flexible Working Hours;
• Top-of-the-Line Tools;
• Professional Development: Benefit from language courses, specialized training, and continuous learning opportunities;
• Career Growth: Work with some of the most innovative and exciting specialists in the industry;
• Dynamic Work Environment: Thrive in a setting that offers challenging goals, autonomy, and mentoring, fostering both personal and company growth.