Senior Database Administrator
Senior-level database administration role
This is a senior-level database administration role within the NEXtCARE Holding – IT division, reporting to the head of software solutions. The position is responsible for leading the monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of the organization's full database portfolio spanning Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior DBAs and driving database architecture decisions aligned with business objectives.
Core responsibilities
Database management — Lead the monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of all databases across Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL environments
Reliability & availability — Ensure high availability, stability, and data integrity across all environments, including disaster recovery and backup/recovery planning
Architecture & strategy — Drive database architecture decisions and implement strategic technical solutions that support business objectives
Performance optimization — Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and optimization to maintain peak database efficiency
Technology evaluation — Evaluate and recommend new database technologies and tools to keep the organization current and competitive
Team leadership — Mentor and develop junior DBAs, promote best practices, and provide technical leadership across the team
Collaboration — Coordinate with development teams, external vendors, and various internal and external entities
AI readiness — Work effectively in an environment shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data, analytics, and cloud-based tools, using insights responsibly with our standards of data governance, security, and ethical use
Technical skills required
Expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL databases
Strong proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL
Database architecture, design, and performance tuning
High availability, clustering, and disaster recovery
Cloud database services (AWS/Azure)
Linux shell scripting
Capacity planning and backup/recovery strategies
Behavioural competencies
Delivers high-quality work under tight deadlines and pressure
Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
Creative and tenacious problem-solver
Flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic about new technologies
Proactive in identifying where support is needed and offering assistance
Committed to personal and team development
Minimum requirements
Education: Master's or Bachelor's degree in computer science or a relevant field; DBA certification strongly preferred
Experience: 7+ years in a similar database administration role
Legally permitted to work in the country of operations
Working conditions
Standard office environment with potential for extended working hours and occasional travel.
How we hire
Allianz Partners does not accept unsolicited CVs or approaches from agencies. We only work with partners on our approved supplier lists, under contract. Any unsolicited submission will not be considered.
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams, and challenges is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow, and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.
At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion, and trust.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
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