(Senior) Specialist, Database Engineering (Helsinki/Oulu)

OP Pohjola; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OP Pohjola is seeking a Specialist in Database Engineering to administer on‑premises databases in our datacenter, focusing on Db2 for z/OS and Db2 LUW. You will manage performance, capacity planning, monitoring, maintenance and security.

The role supports Tier 3 vendor and internal requests, participates in change management, and reports to the Production Lead of the Datacenter and Connectivity Services Tribe. Helsinki or Oulu with flexible hybrid work in Finland.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of database technologies, especially Db2 for z/OS and/or Db2 for LUW.
• Experience in Db2 administration, configuration and monitoring.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as DMC and QMF; knowledge of Db2 HADR.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop and optimize on‑premises databases in the datacenter.
• Monitor performance, capacity planning and security; tune parameters for efficiency.

Skills

Db2 for z/OS

Db2 for LUW

Db2 administration

Performance tuning

ITIL processes

Linux/Windows/Unix

English communication

Tools

DMC

QMF

Db2 HADR

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Specialist to join the Production Services department within OP Pohjola's Development and Technologies organization. In this role, you will be responsible for administering database solutions within OP Pohjola’s datacenter environment, with a particular focus on either Db2 for z/OS or Db2 for LUW (or both).

The position available either in Helsinki or Oulu. Like the rest of OP Pohjola, we work flexibly, combining both office days and remote work in Finland.

What is this all about?

As a Specialist in Database Engineering, you will be responsible for managing, developing and optimizing on-premises databases in our datacenter environment. Your responsibilities include database performance, capacity planning & monitoring, maintenance and security. You will also ensure that our databases remain compliant, stable, and cost-effective.

In this role, you will guide vendors in areas such as data integrity, updates and patches — ensuring service levels are met and agreed deliverables are fulfilled.

Your work includes providing Tier 3-level support to vendors and internal stakeholders across OP Pohjola. You are also participating in change management, steering, advisory, and consulting. You will report your results to Production Lead of Datacenter and Connectivity Services Tribe.

If you are passionate about ensuring smooth operations and have a strong track record in delivering business-critical services, we want to hear from you.

Why this role?

Join a workplace where you’ll collaborate with top professionals at OP Pohjola and work closely with international vendors. Our team is made up of the best experts in the field, all committed to ensuring the continuity and quality of our services. We work together to make sure our datacenter and connectivity services operate smoothly and efficiently to support business needs.

Our work community is known for its high level of expertise, international collaboration, and unwavering focus on quality in production. Working with global vendors provides a unique opportunity for continuous learning and development. We offer an open and supportive work environment, where everyone’s input is valued, and individual ideas and perspectives are encouraged.

What are we looking for?

• You are a professional in Database Engineering with deep knowledge of database technologies, especially of Db2 for z/OS and/or Db2 for LUW. Knowledge of PostgreSQL technology is also beneficial
• You have strong experience in Db2 administration, configuration, and monitoring
• You know how to monitor performance, analyze SQL, optimize queries and tune database parameters for efficiency
• You master performing routine tasks (reorg, statistics), handling incidents and support requests
• You are familiar with monitoring tools (eg. DMC, QMF, etc), with Db2 HADR
• Familiarity with Linux, Windows, Unix OS can be seen as a plus
• You apply ITIL processes linking cloud solutions to processes (ITIL certification)
• You are a professional capable of providing Tier 3-level support in demanding projects and solving situations that require deep technical expertise
• Services are created to meet business needs, so you have a strong understanding of business application priorities, technologies, dependencies, and both production and development processes
• You work fluently in English, and Finnish skills are seen as a plus

To succeed in this role, you’re someone who thrives on challenges and is motivated by securing the continuity of critical services. This position gives you a chance to make full use of your skills while continuing to develop professionally. You’re also someone who gets along with different kinds of people and navigates challenges with a solution-focused mindset. If you draw energy from dynamic production environments and can handle occasional pressure, this is the right place for you.

Why OP Pohjola?

We are one of the largest software companies in Finland. By joining us, you will become part of the Development and Technologies organization within our group. Our organization develops digital services and systems for both our customers and our own personnel. We are responsible for OP Pohjola's ICT strategy, technology guidelines, architecture, shared platforms, infrastructure, data platforms, continuity management, and the cybersecurity of the entire group. In total, the area employs 5,000 IT professionals from both our own staff and our partners.

We also encourage and help you to further develop yourself as a technical professional. We have the so called “70/20/10 rule” in use, which means you will use 70% of your time for your daily tasks, 20% to develop the way you do those tasks, and the last 10% is reserved for you to learn and try new things. You will also have our OP Tech Academy at your disposal in case you are interested.

It wouldn’t be fair if we had nothing to offer you. We have a wide range of staff benefits including a personnel fund and special terms for employee banking, insurance, and loan services. We offer comprehensive occupational health care, extensive medical treatment expenses insurance and a full-time group accident insurance policy. We invest in wellbeing at work by encouraging a good work-life balance, providing flexibility in your daily life, and offering lunch, sport and cultural benefits and opportunities for affordable holidays in OP Pohjola timeshares.

Did we spark your interest?

Great, we can’t wait to hear from you! The application period is open until Sunday 30.8.2026, so now it is your time to shine!

Do you have some questions related to the role in your mind? Competence Lead Jaakko Ahopelto (tel. [phone] or jaakko.ahopelto(at)op.fi) and Production Lead Vasanthakumar Radhakrishnan ([phone]) will be happy to answer you. You can best reach Jaakko by phone on Monday, 17 August between 1400 and 1500, and Vasanthakumar on Thursday, 20 August between 1400 and 1500 and Friday, 21 August between 900 and 1000.

We operate in the financial sector and our business is founded on trust and accountability. For this reason, we will check the successful candidate's credit history, corporate connections and potential conflicts of interest. In addition, the successful candidate must take a drug test and will be subject to a security clearance vetting by the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service.

OP Pohjola – We have something in common

Diversity and equality are highly prized at OP Pohjola. We want everyone to feel welcome and valued, and we appreciate that diversity enriches us and brings new perspectives. We invite job applications from everyone, because we all have something in common. We’re thrilled that you want to join us on our shared journey.

Owned by our customers, we are the most attractive financial sector employer in Finland. OP Pohjola employs more than 14,000 professionals. We have a mission – to promote the sustainable prosperity, security and wellbeing of our owner-customers and operating region. What we do matters, both to our employees and society in general. As the largest provider of financial services in Finland, we are building a better tomorrow; this has been our goal for more than 120 years.