DBA ORACLE E/O DB2

Kirey; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging projects

Remote/Hybrid flexibility

Career development

Job summary

Kirey in Rome, Italy seeks a Database Administrator (DBA) with 3–5 years of experience to join an infrastructure team managing Oracle and/or IBM DB2 databases. You will ensure reliability, security and performance of corporate databases on production and development workloads, collaborating with multiple technical teams.

Responsibilities include monitoring, patching, migrations, backups, DR, performance tuning, security, and collaboration with devs on data models.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Database Administrator or in similar roles.
• Excellent knowledge of Oracle Database 12c/19c or later.
• Experience with Oracle RMAN for backup and recovery.
• Knowledge of high-availability Oracle architectures (RAC, Data Guard).
• Ability to write and optimize PL/SQL procedures.
• Knowledge of IBM DB2 LUW and/or mainframe z/OS environments.
• Familiarity with DB2 tools like db2pd, db2top, RUNSTATS, REORG, LOAD/IMPORT.
• Knowledge of backup, restore and log management in DB2 environments.
• Knowledge of high-availability DB2 architectures (pureScale or HADR).
• Good knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows Server.
• Scripting languages Bash, Shell, PowerShell or Python.
• Familiarity with networking and storage concepts in database environments.
• Good knowledge of technical English (B1/B2).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and extraordinary monitoring of database instances, ensuring service continuity.
• Install, configure, upgrade and patch Oracle and/or IBM DB2 environments.
• Support database migration and configuration activities.
• Manage backup and recovery activities and support Disaster Recovery processes.
• Perform periodic backup and restore tests.
• Analyze and optimize database, query and index performance.
• Configure and optimize system parameters.
• Manage data security, access controls, privileges and auditing.
• Collaborate with development teams on data model definition and SQL/PL-SQL code optimization.
• Provide second-level support for incidents and performance issues.
• Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of anomalies.
• Automate operational and repetitive activities through scripting.

Skills

Oracle DB

IBM DB2

PL/SQL

Linux/Unix

Windows Server

Shell scripting

English (B1/B2)

Tools

Oracle RMAN

Data Guard

db2pd

db2top

RUNSTATS

Job description

YOUR NEW COMPANY

Kirey is one of Europe's leading technology consulting and system integration groups, with a distinctive positioning in the field of data-driven innovation.Through a comprehensive portfolio of solutions including Data & AI, Cloud, Software Development, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure & Automation, and Monitoring, Kirey transforms data complexity into intuitive and accessible solutions, helping its clients achieve their business objectives.Headquartered in Italy, with a well-established international presence and nearly 1,500 employees, Kirey has successfully delivered more than 10,000 projects for leading clients across the Insurance, Banking, Manufacturing, Retail, Public Administration, Services & Energy sectors.At the heart of everything we do are our people. At Kirey, everyone has the opportunity to fully express their talent and play an active role in creating value for the company. This is made possible through continuous investment in improvement processes and training, the encouragement of innovation and creativity through skills development, and a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, supported by dedicated initiatives.

YOUR ROLE

We are looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) with 3–5 years of experience to join an infrastructure team dedicated to the management, maintenance and optimization of Oracle and/or IBM DB2 databases.The successful candidate will contribute to ensuring the reliability, security and performance of corporate database environments, working both on production systems and in support of development activities, while collaborating with different technical teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine and extraordinary monitoring of database instances, ensuring service continuity.
• Install, configure, upgrade and patch Oracle and/or IBM DB2 environments.
• Support database migration and configuration activities.
• Manage backup and recovery activities and support Disaster Recovery processes.
• Perform periodic backup and restore tests.
• Analyze and optimize database, query and index performance.
• Configure and optimize system parameters.
• Manage data security, access controls, privileges and auditing activities.
• Collaborate with development teams on data model definition and SQL/PL-SQL code optimization.
• Provide second-level support for the management and resolution of incidents and performance issues.
• Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of anomalies.
• Automate operational and repetitive activities through scripting.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3–5 years of experience as a Database Administrator or in similar roles.
• Excellent knowledge of Oracle Database, preferably versions 12c, 19c or later.
• Experience with Oracle RMAN for backup and recovery activities.
• Knowledge of high-availability Oracle architectures, such as Oracle RAC and Data Guard.
• Ability to write and optimize PL/SQL procedures.
• Knowledge of IBM DB2 in Linux, UNIX, Windows (LUW) and/or Mainframe z/OS environments.
• Familiarity with the main DB2 tools and utilities, including db2pd, db2top, RUNSTATS, REORG and LOAD/IMPORT.
• Knowledge of backup, restore and log management activities in DB2 environments.
• Knowledge of high-availability DB2 architectures, such as pureScale or HADR.
• Good knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows Server operating systems.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash, Shell, PowerShell or Python for task automation.
• Familiarity with the main networking and storage concepts related to database environments.
• Good knowledge of technical English, approximately B1/B2 level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in complex enterprise and mission-critical environments.
• Experience managing databases in highly available and reliable environments.
• Knowledge of additional database administration technologies and tools.
• Experience automating DBA activities through scripting.
• Knowledge of monitoring and performance management tools.
• Oracle and/or IBM DB2 certifications.

We are looking for a professional with experience in database management and administration, capable of working in complex infrastructure environments and contributing to the continuity, security and performance of systems.The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, is precise in managing data and operational activities, and is able to collaborate effectively with infrastructure and development teams, as well as other technical stakeholders.

WHAT WE OFFER

Theproposedcompensationincludesagrossannualsalary(RAL)between€40,000 and €45,000,dependingonexperienceand skills.

IN ADDITION, WE OFFER

• Challengingand innovative projects.
• Adynamicandmerit-basedworkenvironment.
• Agile team workingmethodology.
• Professionalgrowthand careerdevelopmentopportunities.
• Trainingcoursesandcertificationprograms.
• Welfare & Benefits package.
• Genuine smart working or full remoteopportunitieswithflexibleworking hours.

JOIN US

Work location: Rome, Italy

Our Hybrid Work strategy is designed to maximize the opportunities that remote working offers both our employees and the company. We believe that an employee's impact, contribution, and results are far more important than their physicallocation.Kireyis committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and evaluate every application solelyon the basis ofmerit.

PRIVACY NOTICE

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