Oracle Expert Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment

Collaborate on and guide the design and implementation of database configurations

Support and enhance automation initiatives using modern scripting and programming techniques

Manage and expand reliable database solutions that power ING’s databases

Ensure the security and performance of critical banking systems

Develop innovative solutions for complex database opportunities and improvements

Identify and mitigate risks to minimize incidents and outages while enhancing the customer experience

Advise squads on efficient resource usage, lifecycle management, and capacity planning

Assist squads with performance optimization and SQL tuning

Organize knowledge-sharing and awareness sessions for Oracle consumers across the company

Conduct reliability interviews with Asset Owners to further strengthen database reliability

Establish and share best practices based on industry standards

Coordinate strategic projects and work closely with other IT teams to achieve shared outcomes

Bring senior-level expertise to the team by supporting knowledge sharing and contributing to the growth of the ING Oracle community

Stay updated with the latest technologies and database solutions, continuously exploring opportunities for innovation and improvement.

How to Succeed
You are a skilled and experienced Oracle Database Engineer who enjoys working with others to deliver meaningful outcomes. You combine strong technical expertise with a collaborative mindset and are comfortable working in a dynamic and diverse environment. You are curious about new technologies and enjoy contributing to continuous improvement.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree, or equivalent, in Computer Science

A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in complex IT environments, with extensive knowledge of Oracle Database Architecture, Performance Tuning, and Data Management (OCP/OCM certification or equivalent)

Experience with Oracle Exadata and Multitenant Architecture

PL/SQL knowledge

Experience with monitoring and alerting solutions such as ELK Stack, Grafana, and Prometheus

Experience with scripting languages and automation solutions such as Ansible, Korn/Bash Shell, and Python

Experience with continuous delivery tools such as Git, Azure Dev Ops, and Azure Pipelines

The ability to understand and address complex database issues effectively

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and a solid understanding of reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance

Strong critical-thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and communication skills

A positive mindset and the ability to build strong working relationships

Rewards and benefits
We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions.

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

25-28 vacation days depending on contract

Pension scheme

13th month salary

8% Holiday payment

Hybrid working

Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities

An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

About us
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