Database Administrator (Oracle & PostgreSQL DBA) | Germany-Based Technology Company | Remote (European Union)

Confidential Technology Company (Hiring via Partner Network); España; A distancia; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Confidential Technology Company (Hiring via Partner Network) seeks an experienced Database Administrator to manage Oracle and PostgreSQL environments in a fully remote EU role. The position emphasizes high availability, backups, replication, and performance tuning across enterprise databases.

The ideal candidate will automate tasks with Shell scripts, ensure security and compliance, and collaborate with infrastructure, development, and operations teams to uphold database best practices in a

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Proven Oracle DBA experience with PostgreSQL administration.
• Experience with Oracle GoldenGate and Linux administration.
• Automation and scripting skills for operational support.

Responsabilidades

• Administer Oracle and PostgreSQL environments with high availability.
• Monitor performance, availability, and capacity; tune as needed.
• Manage installations, upgrades, patching, and migrations.
• Design and implement backup, recovery, and DR solutions.
• Configure Oracle GoldenGate replication; monitor and troubleshoot replication.
• Develop automation scripts to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks.

Conocimientos

Oracle DBA

PostgreSQL

GoldenGate

Linux

Shell scripting

Automation

Backup & DR

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

Remote work

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Database Administrator (Oracle & PostgreSQL DBA) | Germany-Based Technology Company | Remote (European Union)

Recruiting Company: Confidential Technology Company (Hiring via Partner Network)

Job Location: Remote (European Union Only)

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: 100% Remote (European Union Only)

Company Size: 51-100 Employees

Company Headquarters: Germany

Eligibility: European Union-based candidates only. Direct applicants only. Agencies and body leasing companies will not be considered.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Database Administrator to support mission-critical database environments within a growing technology organization headquartered in Germany. This role is ideal for a database professional with strong Oracle and PostgreSQL administration expertise who is passionate about database performance, availability, replication, automation, and operational excellence.

Detailed Job Description

As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the administration, optimization, security, and reliability of enterprise database environments supporting business-critical applications and services. The successful candidate will manage Oracle and PostgreSQL platforms, ensuring high availability, performance tuning, backup and recovery, replication management, and proactive monitoring. You will work closely with infrastructure, development, and operations teams to implement database best practices and support business growth. The role requires strong Linux administration skills, automation capabilities, and hands‑on experience with Oracle GoldenGate replication technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for a database specialist seeking a fully remote position within a modern and technology-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Oracle and PostgreSQL database environments.
• Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal operation.
• Manage database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and migrations.
• Design and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Configure and support Oracle GoldenGate replication environments.
• Perform database performance tuning and optimization activities.
• Troubleshoot complex database, replication, and infrastructure issues.
• Develop automation scripts to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Manage database security, access controls, and compliance requirements.
• Support database high-availability initiatives and business continuity planning.
• Collaborate with development teams on database design and performance optimization.
• Document database configurations, procedures, and operational standards.
• Ensure database environments meet enterprise availability and reliability requirements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as an Oracle Database Administrator.
• Strong hands‑on experience administering PostgreSQL database environments.
• Expertise in Oracle GoldenGate replication technologies.
• Strong Linux system administration skills.
• Experience developing Shell scripts for automation and operational support.
• Knowledge of database backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Experience monitoring and optimizing database performance in production environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise database infrastructures.
• Knowledge of cloud database technologies and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with database automation and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Oracle Database certifications.
• PostgreSQL professional certifications.
• Experience with high-availability and multi-site database architectures.

Recruitment Pro Tip

For DBA positions, hiring managers are particularly interested in measurable operational achievements. Highlight database sizes managed, uptime levels maintained, migration projects completed, performance improvements achieved, replication environments supported, and recovery objectives successfully met. Demonstrating production-scale Oracle and PostgreSQL expertise alongside Oracle GoldenGate experience will significantly strengthen your application.