Oracle Database Administrator

AXA Group; Puchong; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Group is seeking a Database Administrator to oversee database services, manage migrations, and support cloud initiatives. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Oracle, Linux, and cloud technologies, working in a globally distributed team to ensure data integrity and security in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Database administration skills in Oracle and appreciation for PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with Linux, scripting, and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Puppet and automation for database management.

Responsibilities

• Participate in database migrations and server installations.
• Establish backup and recovery procedures.
• Provide 24x7 support and manage production incidents.

Skills

Database administration

Linux environments

Scripting expertise

Cloud expertise

Automation using Puppet

Change management

English proficiency

Job description

About AXA

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.

About the entity

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

• State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
• State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
• High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

Job position pitch

Where will you be in the organization?

The department / team

Within the distributed and mainframe department, the Database product team oversees database management. We are responsible of the database infrastructure. Our mission is to provide reliable database services by covering the whole DB lifecycle. Support our customers for the move to the cloud journey. We manage both deployment through projects and maintenance in operational condition. We also have an advisory role on Database strategy. Our organization is global and includes DBAs all over the world.
Within the Database Product team, our mission is to provide reliable database services by covering the whole DB lifecycle. Support our customers for the move to the cloud journey. We manage both deployment through projects and maintenance in operational conditions.

About the job

Job purpose

Contribute to engineering and support activities in a diversified technical environment (high availability and DR, Private and Public Cloud (Azure-AWS), for Oracle and PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB and Couchbase DBMSs. The diversity of the architectures is an opportunity for continuous learning and upskilling.
In addition to the administration of Database infrastructures, the DBA contributes to the qualifications and automation of developments related to databases, we are actors of the migrations, upgrades and at the heart of major and varied projects for our customers. He also participates to security and audit topics and ensure compliance with the QOS. On top of this, we oversee the Database BAU.

Main missions

Your responsibilities include:

• Participate to DB technical server migration from Private cloud to on prem (POD)
• Installation, configuration and upgrading of Database server software and related products
• Evaluate new features and DB related products
• Establish and maintain backup and recovery policies and procedures
• Take care of the Database design and implementation
• Implement and maintain database security
• Work as part of a global team and provide 24x7 support when required
• Perform general technical trouble shooting
• Interface with vendors for technical support.
• Patch Management and Version Control
• Manage production and incidents in the perimeter
• Automate, industrialize, and improve the functioning of the Database infrastructure, using Puppet
• Participate in the organization and execution of major operations
• Participate in the organization and execution of disaster recovery plans
• Provide support and advice to other product teams
• Participate to technical meetings
• Contribute to the development and elaboration of AXA IT standards
• Participate in transversal projects
• Infrastructure in the Core IT, Private Iaas and Public Cloud (Azure)
• Collaborate with all the colleagues in the global team.

Expected skills & experience

Technical skills

• Database administration: Oracle (11c, to 19g with multitenant), Postgres knowledge would be appreciated.
• Linux environments
• Scripting expertise
• Cloud expertise (Azure– AWS is appreciated)
• Automation using Puppet and terraform is appreciated.
• Expertise in change management. (ITIL methodology)
• Ability to lead technical meetings
• English is mandatory

What we offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.