Oracle Expert Engineer

ING; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

13th month salary

8% Holiday payment

Vacation days 25-28

Job summary

ING is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Engineer to join our team in Amsterdam. You will collaborate with cross-functional squads in an Agile setting, guide database configurations, and drive automation to improve reliability and performance of ING’s databases.

We value extensive Oracle knowledge, Exadata experience, and strong PL/SQL skills, with a focus on security, scalability, and fault tolerance across critical banking systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in complex IT environments with Oracle DB, performance tuning, and data management (OCP/OCM preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Exadata, Multitenant Architecture, and PL/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment and guide design/implementation of database configurations.
• Support automation initiatives using scripting and programming to enhance reliability and performance.
• Manage and expand Oracle database solutions, ensuring security, reliability, and efficient resource usage.

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment
• Collaborate on and guide the design and implementation of database configurations
• Support and enhance automation initiatives using modern scripting and programming techniques
• Manage and expand reliable database solutions that power ING’s databases
• Ensure the security and performance of critical banking systems
• Develop innovative solutions for complex database opportunities and improvements
• Identify and mitigate risks to minimize incidents and outages while enhancing the customer experience
• Advise squads on efficient resource usage, lifecycle management, and capacity planning
• Assist squads with performance optimization and SQL tuning
• Organize knowledge-sharing and awareness sessions for Oracle consumers across the company
• Conduct reliability interviews with Asset Owners to further strengthen database reliability
• Establish and share best practices based on industry standards
• Coordinate strategic projects and work closely with other IT teams to achieve shared outcomes
• Bring senior-level expertise to the team by supporting knowledge sharing and contributing to the growth of the ING Oracle community
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and database solutions, continuously exploring opportunities for innovation and improvement.

How to Succeed

You are a skilled and experienced Oracle Database Engineer who enjoys working with others to deliver meaningful outcomes. You combine strong technical expertise with a collaborative mindset and are comfortable working in a dynamic and diverse environment. You are curious about new technologies and enjoy contributing to continuous improvement.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree, or equivalent, in Computer Science
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in complex IT environments, with extensive knowledge of Oracle Database Architecture, Performance Tuning, and Data Management (OCP/OCM certification or equivalent)
• Experience with Oracle Exadata and Multitenant Architecture
• PL/SQL knowledge
• Experience with monitoring and alerting solutions such as ELK Stack, Grafana, and Prometheus
• Experience with scripting languages and automation solutions such as Ansible, Korn/Bash Shell, and Python
• Experience with continuous delivery tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, and Azure Pipelines
• The ability to understand and address complex database issues effectively
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and a solid understanding of reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance
• Strong critical-thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and communication skills
• A positive mindset and the ability to build strong working relationships

Rewards and benefits

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions.

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

• 25-28 vacation days depending on contract
• Pension scheme
• 13th month salary
• 8% Holiday payment
• Hybrid working
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

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