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We are currently looking for a Senior Database Administrator – Oracle (ExaCC / Exadata) with strong expertise in Oracle database performance optimisation, resource efficiency and project delivery across complex production environments.

Required Competencies:

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience with Oracle databases in production environments
• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a comparable technical field
• Strong expertise in Oracle database performance tuning, compression and resource optimisation
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Oracle RAC
  • Data Guard
  • RMAN
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
  • SQL
  • PL/SQL scripting
• Experience with ExaCC CPU optimisation, compression techniques, query tuning and indexing strategies
• Strong understanding of Exadata environments
• Experience optimising database performance with a focus on CPU efficiency, storage cost reduction and I/O efficiency
• Experience with Kerberos authentication and Oracle Client upgrades
• Knowledge of Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
• Experience with database auditing and compliance controls
• Experience performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for performance incidents and complex database issues
• Ability to guide development teams on database design, SQL coding, performance and scalability best practices
• Knowledge of Linux and/or Unix environments
• Knowledge of Windows environments
• Experience with Oracle SQL Developer and Toad for Oracle
• English – C1 (spoken and written)
• Valid work permit or EU/Schengen nationality allowing legal employment in Portugal

Preferred Competencies:

• Hands-on experience with Oracle ExaCC (Exadata Cloud@Customer)
• Experience with Oracle ZFS and ZDLRA
• Experience optimising backup and recovery processes
• Knowledge of Azure SQL and/or PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of Azure Synapse and/or DB2
• Experience with:
  • Jenkins
  • UrbanCode Deploy
  • Qlik Replicate
  • Git / Bitbucket
  • ServiceNow
  • Jira
  • DBeaver
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or equivalent certification
• Experience working in regulated environments, such as financial services
• French and/or Dutch language skills

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly
• Strong collaboration with infrastructure, development and project teams
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability and willingness to work across multiple database technologies
• Strong focus on performance, reliability and resource efficiency

Location: Lisbon – Hybrid
Salary Range: €1.900–€2.100 gross/month

Note: Includes all components: Fixed, Variable, Meal Allowance, Remote Work, and Benefits.

What do we offer?

➡ An innovative and growing company, with a lot of opportunities for professional development.

➡ Retribution according to your experience and performance. Access to flexible pay and medical insurance as a social benefit.

➡ Unlimited access to technological training in free mode.

IRIUM is a company with dynamic and proactive professionals. Our values are responsibility and commitment to work quality. This is the spirit we are looking for at IRIUM, whatever your age is. If you recognize yourself in this, this is your company!

We can build the future together. Let’s talk!

Send your CV to: [email protected]

At IRIUM we defend a world without stereotypes or limitations and we believe in equality for all, principles that we subscribe to in our Equality Plan and Code of Ethics, guaranteeing equal treatment and opportunities regardless of any personal, physical or social condition.