Expert Database Management (m/w/d)

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What to Expect:

Expert Database Management (m/f/d)

Job ID: 278457

Are you fascinated by the logic of databases? Do you want to be the guarantor of reliable storage for our business-critical data? Do you want to evolve our database structures with your technical understanding and skill? Do you have an eye for innovation and trends, and can you transform them into new functionalities? Are you familiar with cloud environments and intrigued by the use of AI? Our Application Database Management ensures that our databases are the reliable backbone of our applications, powering our customer systems.

In your role as Expert Database Management (m/f/d), you will be responsible for Application Database Administration (ADBA), focusing on Oracle products but also other SQL and No-SQL databases. As a communicative contact person and team player, you will be the interface to all involved areas to ensure optimal database utilization and availability.

• Ensure 24/7 availability and performance of all managed databases through system analysis, optimization, and efficient monitoring setup.
• Manage the operation of our databases according to specifications.
• Coordinate and drive the independent, goal-oriented processing and resolution of highly complex incidents by collaborating with and steering Incident Management, Service Management Center, development units, testing, internal and external suppliers, and service providers.
• Optimize database quality and performance through continuous analysis of occurring errors (Incident/Problem Management) and regular review meetings with development partners, testing, and application operations.
• Manage deployments and patches to ensure the security and compliance of our databases.
• Be responsible for quality criteria and specifications, and verify quality during the implementation of new software deliveries for databases.
• Create and maintain operational and system documentation, ensuring processes for their updates are in place.
• Serve as the point of contact for database users and service management.
• Ensure complete and process-compliant handling of database changes, incidents, and problems.

What You Bring:

• Successfully completed university studies (university of applied sciences or equivalent) in (Business) Informatics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Engineering, or a technical apprenticeship, or many years of experience in IT Infrastructure and Data Center, IT Operations, IT Engineering, and/or IT Development.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in IT, preferably in the IT operation of complex system landscapes, software development, IT consulting, or IT architecture, specifically with databases.
• Very good technical knowledge and certifications for databases in large, heterogeneous IT infrastructures: Oracle Databases, Oracle OGG, Oracle OCI, MySQL/Percona, Teradata, Cassandra, AWS Aurora, PostgreSQL, Informix, MS SQL.
• Knowledge of database performance optimization & query tuning.
• Solid SQL knowledge.
• Knowledge and certifications for databases in cloud environments, e.g., AWS, OCI, Azure.
• Several years of experience in supporting database systems.
• Several years of project experience (e.g., migration projects, new software introductions, etc.).
• Comprehensive process and IT/TK know-how, ideally in the telecommunications industry.
• Very good knowledge in server and client hardware, operating systems (e.g., Linux/Unix/Windows), databases, and standard applications (ERP, CRM, Billing).
• Strong analytical, solution-oriented, and entrepreneurial thinking and acting.
• Good ITIL knowledge.
• Solid knowledge in operating systems (e.g., Linux/Unix/Windows) and ideally IT architectures and databases (e.g., Oracle/Hadoop).
• Knowledge in a programming language, e.g., Python, Java, and Unix scripts.
• Ability to present complex issues to different audiences and negotiate effectively with customers, suppliers, and service providers (also internationally).
• Fluent English (C1 according to GER).
• Fluent German or willingness to learn it promptly.

This position can be full-time or near full-time part-time (min. 30 hours).

Your strengths and experiences count. Diversity and equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and consider them particularly in cases of equal suitability.

We are filling this position at our Düsseldorf, Eschborn, Berlin, or Unterföhring locations for Vodafone GmbH.

What We Offer:

• Flexibility: Hybrid Working allows you to work in the office or up to 3 days/week from home. Additionally, you can work up to 20 days per year from EU countries and increasingly from non-EU countries.
• Attractive Remuneration and Pension: As a tariff employee, you receive holiday and Christmas bonuses or a 13th salary depending on the remuneration model. Our pension plan provides company retirement provision.
• Training: You decide which of our learning and training programs best supports your individual development.
• Work-Life Balance: Whether it's childcare, health & mindfulness programs, or a gym: you can flexibly shape your job and private life. We support you, even with care for relatives.
• Discounts and Additional Benefits: As an employee, you receive special offers on all our products for mobile, landline, internet, and TV.

Who We Are: Vodafone celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion. We are as diverse as our customers and society. Regardless of ethnic origin, skin color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, political affiliation, union membership, nationality, health status, social origin, or cultural background: there is no place for discrimination at Vodafone.

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