Oracle Database Administrator Are you an experienced Oracle Database Administrator having strong skills with Oracle databases? As well as having strong experience with PowerShell, Windows and Linux. Then this could be your chance. You will be responsible for monitoring database performance, implementing changes, and applying new patches and versions when required. At the same time, you will be ensuring all hardware and software are updated as well as monitoring the performance of hardware and software. And configuring Servers and databases while also preserving data integrity. You will be joining a small centrally located team, you need to bring excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English. Along with excellent teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills. As well as great interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. For more information on this Database Administrator position or any other Data positions we have available, send your CV to (see below) or you can call me.
19/04/2024
Full time
Oracle Database Administrator Are you an experienced Oracle Database Administrator having strong skills with Oracle databases? As well as having strong experience with PowerShell, Windows and Linux. Then this could be your chance. You will be responsible for monitoring database performance, implementing changes, and applying new patches and versions when required. At the same time, you will be ensuring all hardware and software are updated as well as monitoring the performance of hardware and software. And configuring Servers and databases while also preserving data integrity. You will be joining a small centrally located team, you need to bring excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English. Along with excellent teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills. As well as great interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. For more information on this Database Administrator position or any other Data positions we have available, send your CV to (see below) or you can call me.
IBM DataStage Expert - Banking Client - Brussels Duration: 8 months Rate: 500 - 800 per day Hybrid working: Must be able to be in Brussels for team meetings/Workshops The team helps to transform data into insights using techniques such as text mining, machine learning, process mining, network analytics, predictive modelling, and creates reports using Cognos or Power BI. Role . Collect, clean, prepare and load the necessary data into the Data Warehouse, so that they can be used for reporting purposes; creating insights and answering business challenges . Act as a liaison between the team and other stakeholders. . Review the business requirements for the development and design needs . Design dimensional models to meet the business reporting needs . Design the technical ETL solution (define the technical interface, specifications for the source systems, the ETL processes from landing zone till storage) and develop the solution with IBM DataStage . Design the physical relational data model in collaboration with the database administrator . Define the scheduling requirements for ETL processes in the data warehouse . Develop & test (unit test, functional test and data profiling) the ETL processes . Prepare the releases & installation instructions . Provide documentation and support the developers . Create best practices . Handle hotline by solving the problems linked to ETL raised by the end users . Your main responsibilities will be to handle developments. You will act in close collaboration with the other team members and our clients. . You will find the right balance between cost and quality/completeness. Your Profile: . We are looking for a profile with excellent technical skills and a strong interest for the financial business. . You have minimum 5 years' experience in designing data models in a data warehouse context and developing applications in IBM DataStage. . You have an interest in the banking business and are willing to learn more . You have a good working knowledge of the SQL language . You're a good team player . You have strong communication skills and are willing to interact with both business/internal clients and your technical colleagues . You have good analytical skills and you're interested to solve problems in a complex environment . You can work on multiple projects at once . Knowledge of Agile methodology and BI reporting tools (IBM Cognos/Power BI) is clearly an asset Please do send across to me the most up to date CV to (see below)
19/04/2024
Project-based
IBM DataStage Expert - Banking Client - Brussels Duration: 8 months Rate: 500 - 800 per day Hybrid working: Must be able to be in Brussels for team meetings/Workshops The team helps to transform data into insights using techniques such as text mining, machine learning, process mining, network analytics, predictive modelling, and creates reports using Cognos or Power BI. Role . Collect, clean, prepare and load the necessary data into the Data Warehouse, so that they can be used for reporting purposes; creating insights and answering business challenges . Act as a liaison between the team and other stakeholders. . Review the business requirements for the development and design needs . Design dimensional models to meet the business reporting needs . Design the technical ETL solution (define the technical interface, specifications for the source systems, the ETL processes from landing zone till storage) and develop the solution with IBM DataStage . Design the physical relational data model in collaboration with the database administrator . Define the scheduling requirements for ETL processes in the data warehouse . Develop & test (unit test, functional test and data profiling) the ETL processes . Prepare the releases & installation instructions . Provide documentation and support the developers . Create best practices . Handle hotline by solving the problems linked to ETL raised by the end users . Your main responsibilities will be to handle developments. You will act in close collaboration with the other team members and our clients. . You will find the right balance between cost and quality/completeness. Your Profile: . We are looking for a profile with excellent technical skills and a strong interest for the financial business. . You have minimum 5 years' experience in designing data models in a data warehouse context and developing applications in IBM DataStage. . You have an interest in the banking business and are willing to learn more . You have a good working knowledge of the SQL language . You're a good team player . You have strong communication skills and are willing to interact with both business/internal clients and your technical colleagues . You have good analytical skills and you're interested to solve problems in a complex environment . You can work on multiple projects at once . Knowledge of Agile methodology and BI reporting tools (IBM Cognos/Power BI) is clearly an asset Please do send across to me the most up to date CV to (see below)
DevSecOps - Upto £60,000 On-site 5 days (West - Midlands) We value discussion and debate as part of our approach. We will question assumptions, ambition and process - but do so with respect and humility. We relish difficult problems, and overcome them with innovation, creativity and technical freedom to help us design optimum solutions. Ethics, privacy and quality are at the heart of our work and we will not sacrifice these for outcomes. We treat data with respect and use it only for the right purpose. Our people are positive, dedicated and relentless. Data is a vast topic, but we strive for interactions that are engaging, informative and fun in equal measure. But maintain a steely focus on outcomes and delivering quality products for our customers. Requirements Specialised in cloud management of platforms, applications, data and supporting infrastructure in the capacity of a system administrator of either the AWS or Azure platform Developing automation to support continuous delivery of changes using technologies on the Azure platform. Developing infrastructure as a service configuration to automate the creation of infrastructure and platforms to host test and production systems Building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to developers Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes Testing and examining code written by others and analysing results Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats Familiar with the NCSC secure design principles Familiar with managing security of cloud platforms, including administration of secrets, tokens and certificates. Working with Architects, Data and Software Engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended Planning out projects and being involved in project management decisions Responsible for the design, security, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure Making and guiding effective decisions, explaining clearly how the decision has been reached with the ability to understand and resolve technical disputes across varying levels of complexity and risk. Communicating effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries to understand the context and how to make complex and technical information and language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences. Understanding of how to expose data from systems (for example, through APIs), link data from multiple systems and deliver streaming services. Ensuring that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Ideal Candidates will demonstrate: Experience working across cyber security teams would be beneficial Solid infrastructure design experience for both on-prem and cloud, to implement or migrate applications and databases to Azure. Solid experience in a range of technologies and be able to make assessments as to what is best to be used for the projects and the organisation. As well as suggest and develop innovative approaches within constrained projects and environments. Strong experience in software development, change/release management processes, and technical governance to fully understand the typical life cycle and maintenance of live systems. Ability to work with containerization platforms such as Kubernetes, PKS, Docker; cloud provisioning software, including Ansible, Terraform, Azure blueprints, ARM templates; and application performance analysis and monitoring Experience of functional and non-functional testing including automated deployment experience of applications and databases. Understanding of the government digital service manual and standards across Discovery/Alpha/Beta/Live phases. Understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS technologies and the implications of their use compared with bespoke development. Being able to provide training, support and mentoring to the wider business Knowledge of how to ensure that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Desirable Skills & Experience: Worked as part of a system support team, managing live systems and triaging & resolving incidents to resolution including management of known defects and issues. Worked as part of multi-disciplinary project team. Experience with Terraform to deploy cloud infrastructure in Azure Experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to automate the build and deploy of containerised applications Experience implementing effective instrumentation to monitor applications Experience implementing SAST and DAST tooling in deployment pipelines like Trivvy and SonarQube Experience of both AWS and Azure Dev Ops tooling. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
18/04/2024
Full time
DevSecOps - Upto £60,000 On-site 5 days (West - Midlands) We value discussion and debate as part of our approach. We will question assumptions, ambition and process - but do so with respect and humility. We relish difficult problems, and overcome them with innovation, creativity and technical freedom to help us design optimum solutions. Ethics, privacy and quality are at the heart of our work and we will not sacrifice these for outcomes. We treat data with respect and use it only for the right purpose. Our people are positive, dedicated and relentless. Data is a vast topic, but we strive for interactions that are engaging, informative and fun in equal measure. But maintain a steely focus on outcomes and delivering quality products for our customers. Requirements Specialised in cloud management of platforms, applications, data and supporting infrastructure in the capacity of a system administrator of either the AWS or Azure platform Developing automation to support continuous delivery of changes using technologies on the Azure platform. Developing infrastructure as a service configuration to automate the creation of infrastructure and platforms to host test and production systems Building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to developers Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes Testing and examining code written by others and analysing results Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats Familiar with the NCSC secure design principles Familiar with managing security of cloud platforms, including administration of secrets, tokens and certificates. Working with Architects, Data and Software Engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended Planning out projects and being involved in project management decisions Responsible for the design, security, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure Making and guiding effective decisions, explaining clearly how the decision has been reached with the ability to understand and resolve technical disputes across varying levels of complexity and risk. Communicating effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries to understand the context and how to make complex and technical information and language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences. Understanding of how to expose data from systems (for example, through APIs), link data from multiple systems and deliver streaming services. Ensuring that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Ideal Candidates will demonstrate: Experience working across cyber security teams would be beneficial Solid infrastructure design experience for both on-prem and cloud, to implement or migrate applications and databases to Azure. Solid experience in a range of technologies and be able to make assessments as to what is best to be used for the projects and the organisation. As well as suggest and develop innovative approaches within constrained projects and environments. Strong experience in software development, change/release management processes, and technical governance to fully understand the typical life cycle and maintenance of live systems. Ability to work with containerization platforms such as Kubernetes, PKS, Docker; cloud provisioning software, including Ansible, Terraform, Azure blueprints, ARM templates; and application performance analysis and monitoring Experience of functional and non-functional testing including automated deployment experience of applications and databases. Understanding of the government digital service manual and standards across Discovery/Alpha/Beta/Live phases. Understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS technologies and the implications of their use compared with bespoke development. Being able to provide training, support and mentoring to the wider business Knowledge of how to ensure that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Desirable Skills & Experience: Worked as part of a system support team, managing live systems and triaging & resolving incidents to resolution including management of known defects and issues. Worked as part of multi-disciplinary project team. Experience with Terraform to deploy cloud infrastructure in Azure Experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to automate the build and deploy of containerised applications Experience implementing effective instrumentation to monitor applications Experience implementing SAST and DAST tooling in deployment pipelines like Trivvy and SonarQube Experience of both AWS and Azure Dev Ops tooling. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
UK Nationals Only due to Security Clearance eligibility Summary Provides support for moderately complex technical and team management activities related to system and database administration. Essential Job Functions Performs moderately complex systems and database administration. Monitors and tunes appropriate systems to ensure optimum level of performance. Oversees appropriate level software installations and upgrades and related software packages. Collects and reviews system data for capacity and planning purposes. Analyzes capacity data and develops capacity plans for appropriate level enterprise-wide systems. Coordinates with appropriate management personnel in implementing changes. Supports the design and configuration of complex system landscapes. Supports complex data/media recoverability through system backups and database archive operations. Plans, coordinates and directs appropriate level data refresh strategies. Oversees, recommends and implements appropriate level database solutions and enhancements to ensure an improvement in system reliability and performance. Oversees and applies appropriate support packages/patches to maintain system integrity. Develops and maintains appropriate system documentation to ensure that documentation is current. Oversees the maintenance of a library of system-supporting process and procedure documentation. Interacts with client management to answer questions, problems and requests regarding complex system issues. Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred Six or more years of experience in a Client Server environment Experience working with appropriate complex systems administration, database administration, and landscape maintenance Experience working with company products and services Experience working with company and client documentation and storage procedures Experience working with complex system implementations and organizational processes
16/04/2024
Full time
UK Nationals Only due to Security Clearance eligibility Summary Provides support for moderately complex technical and team management activities related to system and database administration. Essential Job Functions Performs moderately complex systems and database administration. Monitors and tunes appropriate systems to ensure optimum level of performance. Oversees appropriate level software installations and upgrades and related software packages. Collects and reviews system data for capacity and planning purposes. Analyzes capacity data and develops capacity plans for appropriate level enterprise-wide systems. Coordinates with appropriate management personnel in implementing changes. Supports the design and configuration of complex system landscapes. Supports complex data/media recoverability through system backups and database archive operations. Plans, coordinates and directs appropriate level data refresh strategies. Oversees, recommends and implements appropriate level database solutions and enhancements to ensure an improvement in system reliability and performance. Oversees and applies appropriate support packages/patches to maintain system integrity. Develops and maintains appropriate system documentation to ensure that documentation is current. Oversees the maintenance of a library of system-supporting process and procedure documentation. Interacts with client management to answer questions, problems and requests regarding complex system issues. Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred Six or more years of experience in a Client Server environment Experience working with appropriate complex systems administration, database administration, and landscape maintenance Experience working with company products and services Experience working with company and client documentation and storage procedures Experience working with complex system implementations and organizational processes
Are you a Database Administrator looking for your next exciting contract? Do you want to join a Global Bank on a long term project which is set to last roughly 2+ years? Do you live in Prague or are you open to relocating to Prague? If so, then this one is for you! Tasks/responsibilities Creating, tuning, and managing databases running on a variety of engines (MySQL, MariaDB, PSSQL) Working within the Engineering team to create and improve automation processes with Ansible for database administration. Ensuring secure, performant, and resilient database systems for 24/7 productive ecosystems. Designing migration strategies for databases for critical tech migration and datacenter migration projects (LogShipping, Replication, Failover, Clustering, Active/Active etc.) Daily operation of mission critical database infrastructure Implementing security baselines and proactively looking to strengthen security posture on database systems. Proposing new methods for operations whilst demonstrating new technological advancements and their benefits Collaborating with technical teams on delivery chain(eg, development, application operations, networks, datacenter, san, global security) Automating infrastructure delivery using industry standard tools Creation of procedural documentation (Operational handbook) Active participation in agile team ceremonies Participation in On-Call rotation Minimum Qualifications/required skills 5+ years of experience in designing and administering MySQL, MariaDB and PostgreSQL database engines for mission critical environments including HA and DR aspects and troubleshooting. 3+ years of experience in Linux system administration including LVM, IAM, RBAC. A history of success collaborating with operations teams, network engineers, and developers 5+ years of experience with automating DBA tasks (preferably via Ansible) Cohesive and clear active communication skills Nice to Have Qualifications History of success in datacenter or technology migration projects Substantial experience with Everything as Code approach Profound architectural understanding on database design in mission critical and regulated environments Familiarity with virtual and bare metal, self-hosted Linux ecosystems Familiarity with the containerization concept (K8S is a plus) Hands-on experience with monitoring/logging/alerting for databases. Familiarity with SAN/NAS/DAS/S3 storage systems Work experience with Agile frameworks (KanBan/Scrum)
15/04/2024
Project-based
Are you a Database Administrator looking for your next exciting contract? Do you want to join a Global Bank on a long term project which is set to last roughly 2+ years? Do you live in Prague or are you open to relocating to Prague? If so, then this one is for you! Tasks/responsibilities Creating, tuning, and managing databases running on a variety of engines (MySQL, MariaDB, PSSQL) Working within the Engineering team to create and improve automation processes with Ansible for database administration. Ensuring secure, performant, and resilient database systems for 24/7 productive ecosystems. Designing migration strategies for databases for critical tech migration and datacenter migration projects (LogShipping, Replication, Failover, Clustering, Active/Active etc.) Daily operation of mission critical database infrastructure Implementing security baselines and proactively looking to strengthen security posture on database systems. Proposing new methods for operations whilst demonstrating new technological advancements and their benefits Collaborating with technical teams on delivery chain(eg, development, application operations, networks, datacenter, san, global security) Automating infrastructure delivery using industry standard tools Creation of procedural documentation (Operational handbook) Active participation in agile team ceremonies Participation in On-Call rotation Minimum Qualifications/required skills 5+ years of experience in designing and administering MySQL, MariaDB and PostgreSQL database engines for mission critical environments including HA and DR aspects and troubleshooting. 3+ years of experience in Linux system administration including LVM, IAM, RBAC. A history of success collaborating with operations teams, network engineers, and developers 5+ years of experience with automating DBA tasks (preferably via Ansible) Cohesive and clear active communication skills Nice to Have Qualifications History of success in datacenter or technology migration projects Substantial experience with Everything as Code approach Profound architectural understanding on database design in mission critical and regulated environments Familiarity with virtual and bare metal, self-hosted Linux ecosystems Familiarity with the containerization concept (K8S is a plus) Hands-on experience with monitoring/logging/alerting for databases. Familiarity with SAN/NAS/DAS/S3 storage systems Work experience with Agile frameworks (KanBan/Scrum)
Linux Systems Administrator required by my leading client. Onsite role. Role Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join our client's dynamic team. As a pivotal member supporting both development and operations teams, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of their software as a service (SaaS) offerings to train operating customers. Responsibilities As a Systems Administrator, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Managing expectations and adhering to deadlines. Efficiently communicating progress to the Director of Development. Skills and Attributes To excel in this role, you must possess: Strong experience in system administration (Ubuntu Linux), including command-line tools (ssh, find, vim, grep, ps), PHP-FPM optimization, physical hardware deployment, and web traffic routing. Proficiency in automation, encompassing writing automation scripts and task scheduling. Ability to document SysAdmin processes and new infrastructure/software effectively. Experience in database administration (MariaDB), covering server maintenance, configuration optimization, and user/permission management. Competence in creating and updating Grafana dashboards, configuring alerts, and installing/configuring Prometheus/Promtail exporters. Aptitude for incident response, including diagnosis and incident reporting. Proficiency in mail configuration. Experience working within an agile development team. Strong problem-solving skills, both independently and collaboratively. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines effectively. Desirable but not essential qualifications include: Experience with documentation platforms such as Confluence. Knowledge of and experience with Python, bash, systemd, and cron. Familiarity with DNS. Ability to write SQL queries. Location Guildford Package Competitive base salary based on experience. 28 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays). Full-time, 40-hour workweek with 1-hour lunch break (in-office only). Optional workplace pension scheme. Employee benefits scheme. Reports to: Director of Development. If you are a skilled Systems Administrator seeking a challenging opportunity within a dynamic and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply.
15/04/2024
Full time
Linux Systems Administrator required by my leading client. Onsite role. Role Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join our client's dynamic team. As a pivotal member supporting both development and operations teams, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of their software as a service (SaaS) offerings to train operating customers. Responsibilities As a Systems Administrator, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Managing expectations and adhering to deadlines. Efficiently communicating progress to the Director of Development. Skills and Attributes To excel in this role, you must possess: Strong experience in system administration (Ubuntu Linux), including command-line tools (ssh, find, vim, grep, ps), PHP-FPM optimization, physical hardware deployment, and web traffic routing. Proficiency in automation, encompassing writing automation scripts and task scheduling. Ability to document SysAdmin processes and new infrastructure/software effectively. Experience in database administration (MariaDB), covering server maintenance, configuration optimization, and user/permission management. Competence in creating and updating Grafana dashboards, configuring alerts, and installing/configuring Prometheus/Promtail exporters. Aptitude for incident response, including diagnosis and incident reporting. Proficiency in mail configuration. Experience working within an agile development team. Strong problem-solving skills, both independently and collaboratively. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines effectively. Desirable but not essential qualifications include: Experience with documentation platforms such as Confluence. Knowledge of and experience with Python, bash, systemd, and cron. Familiarity with DNS. Ability to write SQL queries. Location Guildford Package Competitive base salary based on experience. 28 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays). Full-time, 40-hour workweek with 1-hour lunch break (in-office only). Optional workplace pension scheme. Employee benefits scheme. Reports to: Director of Development. If you are a skilled Systems Administrator seeking a challenging opportunity within a dynamic and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply.
Are you a Database Administrator looking for your next exciting contract? Do you want to join a Global Bank on a long term project which is set to last roughly 2+ years? Do you live in Prague or are you open to relocating to Prague? If so, then this one is for you! Hybrid Flexible Circa €300 + per day (Negotiable as the rate is not set in stone) Tasks/responsibilities Creating, tuning, and managing databases running on a variety of engines (MySQL, MariaDB, PSSQL) Working within the Engineering team to create and improve automation processes with Ansible for database administration. Ensuring secure, performant, and resilient database systems for 24/7 productive ecosystems. Designing migration strategies for databases for critical tech migration and datacenter migration projects (LogShipping, Replication, Failover, Clustering, Active/Active etc.) Daily operation of mission critical database infrastructure Implementing security baselines and proactively looking to strengthen security posture on database systems. Proposing new methods for operations whilst demonstrating new technological advancements and their benefits Collaborating with technical teams on delivery chain(eg, development, application operations, networks, datacenter, san, global security) Automating infrastructure delivery using industry standard tools Creation of procedural documentation (Operational handbook) Active participation in agile team ceremonies Participation in On-Call rotation Minimum Qualifications/required skills 5+ years of experience in designing and administering MySQL, MariaDB and PostgreSQL database engines for mission critical environments including HA and DR aspects and troubleshooting. 3+ years of experience in Linux system administration including LVM, IAM, RBAC. A history of success collaborating with operations teams, network engineers, and developers 5+ years of experience with automating DBA tasks (preferably via Ansible) Cohesive and clear active communication skills Nice to Have Qualifications History of success in datacenter or technology migration projects Substantial experience with Everything as Code approach Profound architectural understanding on database design in mission critical and regulated environments Familiarity with virtual and bare metal, self-hosted Linux ecosystems Familiarity with the containerization concept (K8S is a plus) Hands-on experience with monitoring/logging/alerting for databases. Familiarity with SAN/NAS/DAS/S3 storage systems Work experience with Agile frameworks (KanBan/Scrum)
15/04/2024
Project-based
Are you a Database Administrator looking for your next exciting contract? Do you want to join a Global Bank on a long term project which is set to last roughly 2+ years? Do you live in Prague or are you open to relocating to Prague? If so, then this one is for you! Hybrid Flexible Circa €300 + per day (Negotiable as the rate is not set in stone) Tasks/responsibilities Creating, tuning, and managing databases running on a variety of engines (MySQL, MariaDB, PSSQL) Working within the Engineering team to create and improve automation processes with Ansible for database administration. Ensuring secure, performant, and resilient database systems for 24/7 productive ecosystems. Designing migration strategies for databases for critical tech migration and datacenter migration projects (LogShipping, Replication, Failover, Clustering, Active/Active etc.) Daily operation of mission critical database infrastructure Implementing security baselines and proactively looking to strengthen security posture on database systems. Proposing new methods for operations whilst demonstrating new technological advancements and their benefits Collaborating with technical teams on delivery chain(eg, development, application operations, networks, datacenter, san, global security) Automating infrastructure delivery using industry standard tools Creation of procedural documentation (Operational handbook) Active participation in agile team ceremonies Participation in On-Call rotation Minimum Qualifications/required skills 5+ years of experience in designing and administering MySQL, MariaDB and PostgreSQL database engines for mission critical environments including HA and DR aspects and troubleshooting. 3+ years of experience in Linux system administration including LVM, IAM, RBAC. A history of success collaborating with operations teams, network engineers, and developers 5+ years of experience with automating DBA tasks (preferably via Ansible) Cohesive and clear active communication skills Nice to Have Qualifications History of success in datacenter or technology migration projects Substantial experience with Everything as Code approach Profound architectural understanding on database design in mission critical and regulated environments Familiarity with virtual and bare metal, self-hosted Linux ecosystems Familiarity with the containerization concept (K8S is a plus) Hands-on experience with monitoring/logging/alerting for databases. Familiarity with SAN/NAS/DAS/S3 storage systems Work experience with Agile frameworks (KanBan/Scrum)