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Oracle Database Administrator

Reference Number:  2275
Contract Type:  Regular
Working Time:  Full-Time

Hannover Re - more than 3,500 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the IT Actuarial Functions & Systems team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing at the earliest possible date as an Oracle Database Administrator. 

You can look forward to

  • You carry out performance analyses and initiate the resulting optimisation measures
  • Together with the virtual DBA team, you plan database updates, upgrades, fixes and patches
  • You implement and carry out monitoring tasks
  • You participate in the planning and execution of backup and recovery in cooperation with the storage and backup team
  • You support and advise customers on database administration and configuration
  • As a System Manager, you are responsible for incident, problem, change and capacity Management

You come equipped with

  • Sound professional experience in the administration of the Oracle database management system (DBMS) under Linux/Unix
  • Degree in computer science or training as an IT specialist or a comparable qualification
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux (RHEL) and infrastructure / Microsoft Server
  • Confident handling of common scripting languages
  • Basic understanding of cloud environments (Amazon or Azure) and DBaaS concepts
  • Initial experience with other DBMS systems (e.g. MS SQL, Postgres SQL, MYSQL, Aurora or similar) and with large database environments desirable
  • German and English at a business fluent level

Don't meet all the requirements? No problem, we look forward to receiving your application!

 

We offer you

  • Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
  • Work Abroad: Up to 20 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
  • Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, employee shares at favourable conditions, vacation and Christmas allowances as well as financial participation in the company's success 
  • Worry-free Relocation: Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover 
  • Lifelong Learning: Innovative programme of further training, including e-learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, opportunities for work shadowing in other departments
  • Healthy Work Environment: Cooperation with the fitness studio Daily Fitness (also for family members), ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients 
  • Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products and services from well-known vendors (including travel, fashion and technology)
  • Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous external counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters
  • Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket) and bicycle leasing (JobRad), free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes
  • Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities

 

We are #somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome! Apply with just one click on the „Apply now“-button and become part of our diverse team! We'd love to hear about your skills and experiences. No need to upload a photo – it won't impact your application.

 

More on our work environment, your entry opportunities and development prospects can be found at www.hannover-re.com/en/career.

 

Engel Schiemann | Hannover Re | personnel@hannover-re.com 

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