Database Administrator

Kuka; Terni; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly health inspection

Bonus

Cafeteria

Great Team Spirit

Job summary

Kuka in Umbria, Italy, seeks an experienced Database Administrator to manage Oracle, MS SQL, and PostgreSQL across Unix/Linux and Windows for high-availability intralogistics solutions. You will install, configure, and upgrade database and application services within a global IT team, ensuring reliability and performance for customer systems.

The role covers data migrations, backups, 24x7 standby support, and proactive problem analysis, with occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in information technology, computer science or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years as Database Administrator.
• Experience with Oracle DB, MS SQL, PostgreSQL.
• Experience with application servers WebLogic, WildFly, JBoss.
• Proficient English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot databases on Unix/Linux and Windows platforms.
• Install and configure application servers (WebLogic, WildFly).
• Apply system upgrades/patches on customer environments (remote or onsite).
• Configure and ensure high availability (Data Guard) for database systems.
• Perform data migrations between DB versions.
• Develop and enhance backup and restore strategies.
• Document changes in change log and asset management database.
• Provide standby 24x7 support and perform proactive problem analysis.
• Conduct regular database health checks and generate improvement recommendations.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Problem analysis

Communication

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in information technology or computer science

Tools

Oracle DB

MS SQL

PostgreSQL

WebLogic

WildFly

JBoss

Job description

In this role you will manage and optimize databases across Unix/Linux and Windows environments to support high-availability systems for intralogistics solutions. You will work within a global IT team to install, configure, and upgrade database and application services, ensuring reliability and performance for customer systems. You’ll handle data migrations, backups, and 24x7 standby support, collaborating across departments to deliver robust data infrastructure. This opportunity offers hands-on work with leading technologies in a fast-growing robotics-driven company.

• Yearly health inspection
• Bonus
• Cafeteria
• Great Team Spirit
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot databases on Unix/Linux and Windows platforms
• Install and configure application servers (WebLogic, WildFly)
• Apply system upgrades/patches on customer environments (remote or onsite)
• Configure and ensure high availability (Data Guard) for database systems
• Perform data migrations between DB versions
• Develop and enhance backup and restore strategies
• Document changes in change log and asset management database
• Provide standby 24x7 support and perform proactive problem analysis
• Conduct regular database health checks and generate improvement recommendations
• Adhere to Swisslog processes and standards
• Degree in information technology, computer science or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years as Database Administrator
• Experience with Oracle DB, MS SQL, PostgreSQL
• Experience with application servers WebLogic, WildFly, JBoss
• Proficient English (written and spoken)
• Strong collaboration across teams and departments
• Proactive, reliable, and customer-oriented
• Ability to work independently and willingness to travel internationally
• Good communication, flexibility, and learning mindset
• proactive mindset
• customer-oriented behavior
• Oracle DB
• MS SQL