Database Administration Engineer

The primary responsibility of this role is to administer, optimize, and secure the company's database systems, including Oracle and PostgreSQL, across the entire portfolio. This includes managing database architecture, performance tuning, capacity planning, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies. The Database Administrator Engineer is also responsible for advanced troubleshooting, monitoring critical events, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions that align with the company’s business and IT strategies. The Database Administrator reports to the Team Database Manager.

Main Responsibilities :

• The Database administrator engineer must have strong communication skills.
• Manage RDS and DBaaS cloud services in Oracle, AWS, and Azure data centers.
• Administer Oracle RAC on-premises and FlashGrid on Azure.
• Manage PostgreSQL on-premises and Flexible RDS databases on Azure.
• Implement Oracle Active Data Guard and Physical Standby Replication.
• Install, upgrade, migrate, and configure Oracle & PostgreSQL database servers.
• Implement PostgreSQL Streaming and Logical Replication.
• Design and apply Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA) for Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Plan and manage database capacity, scalability, and high availability.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot database performance, availability, and stability.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and access control by managing roles and permissions.
• Utilize OEM Cloud Control, SQL Profiler, and other monitoring tools for database monitoring & performance tuning.
• Perform execution plan analysis, deadlock detection, and query optimization to resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Develop and implement backup, restoration, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Create and manage indexes, constraints, and partitioning strategies for performance optimization.
• Support software developers by optimizing SQL queries and tuning DML / DDL operations.
• Execute disaster recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.
• Install and upgrade database software, ensuring compatibility with current technology standards.
• Apply database patches, updates, and configuration changes following Change Management processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve recurring issues by following Problem Management best practices.
• Provide on-call support for critical database operations.
• Perform other database-related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Inter-Personal Skills :

• Committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Highly self-motivated, requiring minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and planning.
• Creative and tenacious in problem-solving.
• Works effectively as part of the team, communicating positively at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Identifies areas where support is needed and proactively offers assistance.
• Flexible and adaptable in approach.
• Actively pursues personal and professional development.
• Manages workload and conflicting priorities professionally.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships by understanding others’ needs and expectations.
• Exercises care and professionalism when working in high-visibility environments.
• Eager to learn, develop, and deliver results.
• Passionate about new technologies, adaptable to unfamiliar systems.
• Quick to absorb and apply new knowledge.
• Produces high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Technical Skills :

• Databases: Oracle & PostgreSQL (On-Premise and Cloud).
• High Availability: Oracle RAC (On-Premise and Cloud).
• Programming: SQL & PL/SQL.
• Monitoring & Management: Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Cloud Control.
• Disaster Recovery: Backup & Recovery, High Availability Solutions Database Design & Architecture.
• Documentation: Ability to create well-structured and well-written technical documentation.
• Productivity Tools: MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Work Ethic: Ability to work independently and maintain focus under pressure.

Customer & Market Excellence :

• Strive for excellence at every touch point with the customer.
• Foster state-of-art technical / operational knowledge and strive for continuous simplification.
• Be the benchmark.
• Empower the team and provide purpose and direction.
• Develop people, provide feedback, and care for employee wellbeing.
• Collaborate and exchange best practices.
• Act on opportunities, anticipate trends, take risks, and promote a culture that allows for honest failure.
• Take ownership and responsibility.
• Embrace innovation and a culture that allows making decisions without fear of retribution.

Trust :

• Act with integrity, honor commitments, tell the truth.
• Foster diversity and inclusiveness.
• Act transparently and promote corporate social responsibility.

Education : Master/Bachelor’s in computer science or relevant degree required.

Experience : 6+ years in a similar Database administration role.

What we offer

IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Partners | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams, and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, grow, and shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love, or what you believe in.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.