Database Administrator – Banking Sector

About the role

We are seeking a seasoned and versatile Database Administrator to join our technical team, providing 360° support for the database layer of mission‑critical services and participating in international projects.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all supported database systems.
• Perform daily operational tasks including backups, recovery, patching, upgrades, and monitoring across different database platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database incidents in mission‑critical, high‑stress environments.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimise query performance and database design.
• Contribute to international projects involving database migration, infrastructure evolution, and technology standardisation.
• Provide expertise and recommendations on database architecture and technology choices.

Required profile

• Solid expertise in at least two of the following database technologies: PostgreSQL / EDBMS, SQL Server.
• Good working knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or procedural language: PSQL, TSQL, SQL, PL/SQL, Perl, PowerShell, or Python.
• Upper‑intermediate level (B2) of written and spoken English.
• Degree in IT, Maths, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with other major database systems such as Oracle or MySQL is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud database services (AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL); AWS experience is a significant plus.

Required skills

• PostgreSQL
• EDBMS
• SQL Server
• Linux
• Unix
• Windows
• PSQL
• TSQL
• PL/SQL
• Perl
• PowerShell
• Python
• Oracle
• MySQL
• AWS RDS
• AWS Aurora
• Azure SQL
• Google Cloud SQL