Database Administrator

What you will be doing:

A successful Database Administrator will be responsible for:

• Ensuring smooth system operation and uptime by owning, tracking, troubleshooting, and resolving database-related incidents.
• Consulting with and advising developers and business users of various database technologies and platforms to support SAP and non-SAP application needs.
• Maintaining databases through activities including installation, administration, maintenance, patches, and system copies/refreshes.
• Performance-related activities including system performance tuning, monitoring, and query optimization.
• Performing capacity planning and backup and recovery.
• Coaching and training other personnel as required in support of managing the application and database environment.
• Troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication, log, connectivity, and security issues.
• Understanding how to properly recommend disk space, RAM and CPU capacities related to “sizing” database environments.
• Understanding middleware and connectivity options used in conjunction with the database and SAP ERP systems.
• Creating and maintaining documentation on all procedures, systems, and practices
• Recommending architecture and standards for database architecture.
• Embracing Agile/SCRUM and DevOps methods to improve database activities
• Partnering with other internal teams such as Network, Server, and DevOps to coordinate and accomplish goals and tasks.
• Advocating a continuous improvement mindset.

• Databases: Oracle (Exadata 12c/18c/19c), SQL Server, HANA
• Operating Systems: Linux (Oracle and RHEL)
• Other: shell scripting, Python, database performance tuning, archiving strategies, backup and recovery, MS Office Suite, MS Azure DevOps etc.

Your Future Team:

The Steelcase Database team is a global team with members located in Grand Rapids Michigan, Cluj-Napoca Romania and Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. You’ll be working with this global team to support existing database technologies and platforms for business-critical systems, as well as helping specify and install new systems. We are a fun, collaborative team that values initiative, teamwork, customer service, and good communication. We also value a culture of learning and information sharing.

Who you are:

We are looking for someone who is self-directed and has a high initiative to join our team of Database Administrators and Architects. You should be flexible, and able to take standards and concepts and apply them to differing situations. You will enjoy working with us if you enjoy exploring new tools and new ways of working. You should have both strong technical, critical thinking, and people skills to join our team.

Qualifications:

• Strong Knowledge of database administration. 
• Experience in at least one of Oracle, MSSQL or SAP HANA and a willingness to learn all environments.
• Experience with database environments consisting of test, development, QA and production environments in single or multi-tiered deployments.
• Strong operating system experience for Linux and Windows.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused, to understand and appropriately respond to customers business needs.
• Experience working in an Agile (SCRUM) environment preferred.
• Four-year degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• 8-10 years of working experience in Database Administration on an ERP platform, SAP preferred.
• Oracle Certification is a plus.
• Microsoft Certification is a plus.

Benefits:

At Steelcase, we care about our employees and we want to recognize their effort through a significant package of benefits which includes fixed and flexible benefits (16.175 RON gross per employee/year).

Flexible benefits budget that can be spent on any of the following options:

• Reimbursement of your outside country vacation up to 4.500 RON/year and vacation vouchers for Internal tourism
• Trainings and accreditation in accordance with your job description
• Reimbursement for public transportation or fuel
• Work from Home financial support (160 RON/month)
• Meal tickets
• Private pension
• Gift vouchers for special events according to the legislation: Christmas, Easter, 8th March, 1st of June
• Culture vouchers (for bookshops, theaters, cinemas, festivals, concerts etc.)
• Sports discounts for gyms, spa & relax, sport equipment and articles... and others.

Fixed benefits:

• 25-30 days of annual leave (depending on your seniority)
• Healthcare Subscription at Regina Maria: Expert Complete package
• Private Life Insurance, with coverage for temporary work incapacity and critical illness up to 90000 RON
• Private Health Insurance with coverage for hospitalization and surgery costs up to 8000 RON/year
• Financial support for special life events
• Work anniversary and birthday kits
• Learning & Development opportunities via Udemy, EdX, internal trainings etc.
• Office perks: fruits & goodies in the office & well-being initiatives
• A hybrid model of work and flexible program.

Why People Choose to Work with Us:  

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities. 

Who We Are:

Organizations around the world trust Steelcase to help them create places that help people work better, be inspired, and accomplish more.

We design, manufacture, and partner with other leading organizations to provide architecture, furniture, and technology solutions- accessible through a network of channels, including over 800 Steelcase dealer locations. Steelcase is a global, industry-leading, publicly-traded company with fiscal year 2021 revenue of $2.6 billion.

What Matters to Us:

More than qualifications, we’re looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.  

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.  

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