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Continental Database Administrator/Architect in Porto, Portugal

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Our team is a global team that operates database services in different divisions of Continental worldwide. As DevOps DBA, you will be responsible for the operations and the development of database solution based on the business requirement with the governance of Security & Compliance office.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Operations of managed database services globally who collaborates with the internal and external Service Providers for attending ITSM and for the immediate solution and completion of assigned Incident/Change tasks.

  • Subject Matter Expert who performs analysis, troubleshooting and consultation for complex tasks.

  • Contributes on business continuity by taking part of the follow-the-sun approach and On-call duty.

  • Ensure managed databases are secured, highly available and with acceptable performance based on the agreed SLA and standard solution.

  • Conceptualize, implement and validate technical solutions for database systems in different platforms (On-premise or cloud)

  • Ensure Operational Handbook and documentations are up to date based on the approved changes.

  • Close interaction with other services to harmonize and improve inter-connected solutions/processes.

  • Research and development of new solutions for business demands based on the latest technology and company's IT strategy.

  • Develops, architects and automate solution or process for service improvements or for new services

  • Conduct trainings to share knowledge with teams relating to area of specialization.

To be effective in this role, the candidate should possess a combination of technical skills, soft skills and IT service management. Must have a solid foundation in database administration, security and compliance practices, ITSM and DevOps methodologies.

Skills:

  • Expert (Senior Level) in Oracle Database Administration

  • Database administration proficiency in managing and optimizing various database systems mainly Oracle and MS SQL.

  • Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, performance tuning and monitoring

  • Strong command of SQL and Oracle tools

  • Knowledge with Infrastructure architecture such as hardware, network, server and storage

  • ITSM and Agile Skills

  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, IaaC, and version control systems

  • Scripting skills to automate security tasks and create custom tools

  • Collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills are vital for success.

  • Fluent in English (Written and Spoken)

  • Team player

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor or master’s degree in IT (Information Technology) or related field

  • Minimum of five years experience in database administration, information technology, database architecture, or a related field

  • Extensive experience with Oracle database technologies in different environments such as (ODA, RAC, Data guard)

  • Experience with cloud services (AWS, Microsoft Azure)

If you meet the requirements you will hear from us in 15 days

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

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