Are you passionate about managing and optimizing complex database environments while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking team? At Odido, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative database solutions, ensuring smooth operations, and empowering our internal teams to excel in their missions. Note: This role requires candidates to reside in the Netherlands, and applications from outside the country will not be considered.

This is what you will do

This role requires candidates to reside in the Netherlands, and applications from outside the country will not be considered.

In this role you are responsible for the daily operations of the DB environments within Odido containing multiple database platforms as well as for the delivery towards our internal customers, mainly DevOps teams.

Primary focus will be on our MS SQL & Oracle databases.

The ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of managing database platforms, databases but also has a good understanding in general on infrastructure and Linux and Windows OS in particular.

You will be primarily responsible for managing the Oracle, MSSQL and PostgreSQL databases and associated platforms. Activities include the delivery of new solutions based on a solid design, maintaining the database environment, optimizing the environment by automation and optimization and taking part in a standby duties

On top of this you will:

• Take care of the planning and execution of change requests
• Ensure the execution and planning of LCM activities including Capacity management
• Deliver customized changes
• Deliver reports and support audit activities
• Prevent issues and execute improvements wherever possible and useful
• Support Dev teams with various kinds of requests in a professional way
   

The Team:
The database administrator team consists at the moment of 2 colleagues responsible for the delivery and operational management of all the DB’s and DB platforms within our scope.

The DBA team is part of the engineering section of the Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions team within IT next to the Linux and Windows team. You will work directly with colleagues from both the Linux and the Windows team as well as with other operational IT departments, Solution architects and DevOps teams.
 

Together we are

We are Odido, the new provider of mobile, fiber optic and TV. And with almost 2,000 colleagues, we show that telecom can be improved. Because technology is for everyone. Wherever you come from, wherever you go. With Odido everyone participates in the digital world. That is our ambition. Everyone at Odido helps to build a brand that is human, optimistic and progressive.  

Is that really something for you? Then we might fit well together. 

This is what we stand for

Our name - you can also read it from back to front - consists of different shapes. Which together are one. Because that's how we look at the world around us. As a place where people, no matter how different, move forward together. We're there for each other. We always look at opportunities. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment with equal opportunities for all. That sounds good of course. But we don't stop at fine words: at Odido we are a recognized Top Employer. A confirmation that we are proud of. 

What we offer.

• Good salary and variable bonus scheme;
• Hybrid working;
• A progressive pension scheme;
• 30 vacation days (if you work for us full-time) and an extra day off after Ascension Day;
• Redeemable holidays;
• An Odido subscription;
• Real growth opportunities;
• Personal annual learning budget and over 200 digital training and courses;
• Workshops, learning weeks, annual ski trip, fun outings and parties.

You bring this

You are a team player and you have a hands-on mindset, a strong customer- and problem solving orientation, shows fast results, and has demonstrated good communication skills. You have strong analytical skills, want to understand and oversees complex situations. You like a challenging environment and are not afraid to take responsibility.

You can coach and lead your fellow teammates when needed. You are flexible and energetic and always open to learn.
Furthermore we like to see the following competences:

Must-Have Requirements:

1. Educational Background: A Bachelor-level degree in IT.
2. Work Experience: At least 3–5 years of relevant work experience within an enterprise environment focusing on database operations and delivery, including design, optimization, and tuning.
3. MS SQL Database Expertise: Advanced knowledge of MS SQL databases (2017 and later), including Always-On Clusters with Availability Groups.
4. Oracle Database Expertise: Experience with Oracle databases (19g), Oracle OVM, and ADG.
5. Operating System Knowledge: Strong proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems.
6. DevOps and Automation: Demonstrated experience with datacenter automation, scripting, automated deployments, and private cloud solutions, along with familiarity with DevOps and Agile frameworks.
7. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with storage-level snapshot technology.
• Familiarity with cloud deployments and/or migrating databases to Cloud PaaS services.
• Basic IT infrastructure knowledge, including Linux, VMWare, Networking, Monitoring, Security, Storage, and Backup.
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and advanced SQL querying.

Learn every day

At Odido we learn every day. All of us. You are responsible for your own development. That is why you decide how, what and when you learn. We have more than 200 digital training courses with which you can work on professional and personal goals. We don't do old-fashioned performance reviews and assessments. You keep your manager and colleagues informed of your goals and progress. You are in control. 

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Are you as excited about Odido as we are? Then we are probably a good match. We are looking forward to meet you! You can apply via the application button. Done in a minute!