Database Administrator

Sopra Steria offers tailored, end-to-end corporate technology and software solutions to help clients make bold choices and deliver results. Successfully so! With more than 56.000 colleagues in 30 countries, we rank as Europe’s leading digital solutions provider. Some of the most successful companies in Europe rely on our technology due to our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and value in business development.  

The world is how we shape it. Let’s shape it together. 

As part of our multi-competency 2nd and 3rd Level Support Team, you will provide Managed Services for clients across Finance & Banking, Government & Public Sector, and Industry Markets. Your responsibilities will include Oracle / Postgres database administration, software installation, patching, hot-fixing, scripting and automation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. You will adhere to ITILv3 practices for incident management and troubleshooting, investigating database performance, and providing tuning, storage, and backup optimization advice.

Your expertise will be crucial in implementing, managing, and enhancing availability schemes and recovery plans. Additionally, you will be actively involved in the release management of Oracle-based applications and maintaining PL/SQL programming sets.

We’re seeking passionate colleagues who are eager to push the boundaries in digital transformation and technology consulting. At Sopra Steria, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills in a constructive, collaborative team environment, working on impactful projects that drive change for our clients. If you thrive on challenge and meet (most of) the qualifications below, we look forward to your application! 

You’ll have knowledge and experience of the following: 

• You have a Bachelor in Computer Science .
• You have 2-3 years of experience as an (Oracle) DBA.
• You are experienced in proactively monitoring database systems for performance and capacity, and were responsible for security administration in development, test and production environments.
• You are experienced in managing Oracle middleware architectures.
• You commit to quality, have proven problem solving skills and have a thorough approach to work.
• You have global knowledge of other leading database platforms
• You are familiar with database-design, installation, administration, understanding and implementation of schemas, interpret and maintain complex SQL queries.
• You have experience with high-availability and disaster recovery features such as Dataguard, RMAN and RAC
• You have experience with Oracle AdvancedSecurity with table space encryption
• You are familiar with Linux, Postgres, Oracle Linux and Oracle VM server
• You have a general experience in systems administration and support
• Communication in Dutch or French and English is required.

What can we offer you

We welcome 11.000 new colleagues every year worldwide, and it’s essential to us that everyone feels supported and valued. At Sopra Steria, you’ll work on projects that make a change for our clients. And you’ll get the opportunity to grow your own skills in the process, too. Your path to excellence starts at The Sopra Steria Academy, where you’ll get exclusive development opportunities with experts and strategic partners to fast-track you to your full potential. You’ll have access to more than 250 trainings to get you there.  

You’ll become a part of a major Tech player in Europe recognized for its consulting, digital services, and software development. On top of that, you’ll join the Business Line DPS (Digital Platform Services). As a team, we provide proactive IT support for our managed service customers. Both for cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. Every day we take on the challenge of providing the best possible support for our customers. Here, top quality and pro-activity are standard requirements. 

Our employees are known for making bold choices and delivering results. Work among high-level professionals at the forefront of corporate software solutions and innovation at Europe’s Leading Digital Service Provider.  

We offer a generous employee benefits package that includes: 

• A variety of perks, such as mobility options (including a company car), insurance coverage, meal vouchers, eco-cheques, and more. 
• Continuous learning opportunities through the Sopra Steria Academy to support your career development. 
• The opportunity to connect with fellow Sopra Steria colleagues at various team events. 

People are the cornerstone of our success. That’s why we aspire to be bolder together. Our goal is to build high-functioning teams and healthy team environments that inspire and help each other to deliver excellence for each of our customers.  

Excited about this job opportunity? Ready to shape the world with us? Great! We are looking forward to your application! 

Want to know what happens next?  

The recruitment process typically begins with the first step, where the recruiter screens candidates based on their qualifications and fit for the role. This is followed by the second step, where candidates undergo more in-depth evaluations, including technical assessments and an interview with the capacity manager to assess both technical skills and team compatibility. The third step involves the company reviewing feedback and aligning on a potential offer. Finally, in the final step, the candidate receives a formal job offer.  

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Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.