Database Administrator

Sword Services Greece is an IT Services and Software Solutions provider company, driving EU Institutions and Global Leaders in their Digital & IT transformation. As part of the Sword Services Greece team, you'll leverage your expert IT competency to drive critical projects, ensuring rapid, precise delivery that consistently meets, and often exceeds, the expectations of our global clients.

About the role...

We are currently seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will work in a multinational environment on a multitude of tasks supporting our business in implementing and developing solutions for large EU and international institutions and private sector companies in Greece and abroad.

What you will do...

• Database installation, configuration and administration;
• Database monitoring and tuning;
• Application installation, configuration and management;
• Responsible for providing technical support for the database environment including overseeing the development and organization of the databases; monitoring of application usage and performance;
• Access management;
• Writing of database or application procedures manuals, including disaster recovery plans;
• Database / application incident management;
• Coordination of database and application support;
• Make studies/analyses on proposed changes, assess impact and propose database adaptations/application server adaptations to fulfil specifications and requirements;
• Report and communicate with providers of products as regards errors, incidents and problems

Technical Skills required...

• BSc's degree in Information Technology or any other relevant field;
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT, including 5 years of experience with RDBMS;
• Minimum 6 years in modelling tools (e.g. UML);
• Proficiency in database design and model (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MsSQL;
• Good knowledge of relational database systems;
• Database Administration, Tuning, Management and Security;
• Excellent knowledge of application development environments;
• Proficient in database backup and restore strategy using full database backup/restore and transaction log backup/restore;
• Strong knowledge of active/active and active/passive clustering;
• Strong knowledge of high-availability strategies (includes log shipping, DB mirroring, replication and SRDF) and experience in Disaster Recovery tests;
• Experience in database monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, maintenance and auditing configuration;
• Understanding of Active Directory in the context of database security and windows scripting is preferred;
• Good knowledge of the design and development of web and multi-tiers Internet applications;
• Good knowledge of modelling tools (e.g. UML); Knowledge of software development methodologies;
• Capacity in writing documents;
• Experience and willingness of working in an international/multicultural environment;
• Certification or equivalent experience on PostgresSQL.

Behavioral Attributes...

• Self Development: Shows eagerness to grow and achieve more in respective area of expertise;
• Adaptability / Flexibility: Shows ability to cope with fast changing technologies and requirements;
• Solution focused mindset: Focus on work quality results with attention to detail and delivery of tasks within agreed deadlines;
• Focus on Customer either internal or external;
• Creativity & Initiative: Proposes ideas and solutions to existing ways of working, takes initiatives, identifies risks and works proactively;
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively & efficiently with various diverse and geographically distributed work teams;
• Accountability: Shows strong sense of responsibility and ownership of the activities assigned;

What's in for you...

• Competitive remuneration package;
• Meal voucher card;
• Private medical plan;
• Private pension plan;
• Shuttle Bus;
• Opportunity to work in challenging, large scale projects with high visibility and impact;
• Continuous learning and development plan;
• Teambuilding events

Our Culture...

At Sword, our values define how we behave towards our colleagues and clients, and that is Respect and Collaboration. We believe that together we achieve more! Grasp a taste of our daily life at our Sword Services Greece Experience page on .

Please submit your CV in English. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and we ensure that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. Discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other factor protected by applicable laws and regulations is prohibited. As part of our culture, we respect human rights and focus on creating a positive workplace, where all employees are valued, and where diversity and inclusion are a vital part of our everyday working experience.

If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.