Senior Database Administrator

Key responsibilities

• Production Support Role with 24 x 7 responsibilities, work with Global Operations team to deliver 99.99% uptime. Coordinate and collaborate with DBA team members on priorities and support items requiring research.

• Provide database administration for Linux based database engines, Telesign’s production Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL DBs, MySQL.

• Support activities include DB installation, deployment, maintenance, performance tuning and optimization (SQL query, stored procedures & DB engine), troubleshooting/resolving DB problems, DB backups/restores, and insuring DB monitoring is in place to proactively alert Technology Operations to issues.

• Support Developers with database queries patterns, table design, and performance recommendations. Key development units include high transaction volume OLTP/API products, Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing, Data Science and Knowledge Engineering.

• Work closely with key staff to design/build a data warehouse from existing data sources. The data warehouse will support effective business operations through decision support, trending and reporting on key corporate performance indicators.

• In conjunction with other senior technical staff, act as DB expert to deliver highly available, reliable DB platforms to support the business.

• Provide consultative support for those less knowledgeable of DBs and their capabilities.

Essential Requirements

• University Degree in applied sciences (Equivalent work experience may be substituted where a candidate has clear technical expertise with a proven track record).

• 2+ years’ database experience on Linux based systems (preferred / not required), with Postgres, MySQL, or Cassandra preferred equivalent experience with Oracle may a substitute for these platforms with

• 5 years’ experience with MSSQL and Replication.

• Experience in resolving DB problems, including working with DB providers, DB performance issues, use of native monitoring tools.

• MCITP is a plus but not required.

• Performance Tuning

• Experience in Disaster Recovery, High Availability, backup/recovery, replication.

• Understanding of indexes, index management and statistics.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in setting up DB replication.

• Experience in being “go to” DB resource.

• Some experience in scripting to support operations automation for DB related activities.

• Familiarity with voice telecom and SMS messaging terminology.

• Ability to help other learn more about DBs and their effective use.

• Basic knowledge of BI concepts (cubes, ETL) and MS BI tools.

We are offering

• Good compensation - Competitive € salary plus benefits package.

• Development opportunities.

• Challenging but also a friendly working environment.

• And much, much more...

About Proximus Global

Proximus Global, combining the strengths of Telesign, BICS, and Route Mobile, is transforming the future of communications and digital identity. Together, our solutions fuel innovation across the world’s largest companies and emerging brands. Our unrivalled global reach empowers businesses to create engaging experiences with built-in fraud protection across the entire customer lifecycle.
Our comprehensive suite of solutions – from our super network for voice, messaging, and data, to 5G and IoT; and from verification and intelligence to CPaaS for personalised omnichannel engagement – enables businesses and communities to thrive. Reaching over 5 billion subscribers, securing more than 180 billion transactions annually, and connecting 1,000+ destinations, we honour our commitment to connect, protect and engage everyone, everywhere.