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In this role, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing critical database environments that support our business operations. You will work with modern database technologies across on-premises and cloud platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and reliability.\nWhat you'll do:\nDatabase Administration: Manage, monitor, and maintain enterprise database environments, ensuring availability, performance, security, and operational stability.\nOracle Database Management: Administer and support Oracle database environments across multiple versions, including mission-critical production systems.\nHigh Availability & Disaster Recovery: Manage and support solutions such as Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and GoldenGate to ensure business continuity and data protection.\nPerformance Tuning & Optimization: Analyze and improve database performance through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, capacity planning, and SQL optimization.\nCloud Database Operations: Support and administer database services in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and collaborate on cloud migration and modernization initiatives.\nInfrastructure & Platform Support: Work across Linux, Unix, and Windows environments to ensure efficient database operations and infrastructure integration.\nIncident & Problem Management: Troubleshoot complex database issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions to minimize service disruptions.\nCollaboration: Partner closely with infrastructure, application, and DevOps teams to support business-critical systems and technology projects.\nContinuous Improvement: Contribute to automation, process optimization, operational efficiency, and the adoption of database management best practices.\nOn-Call Support: Participate in the on-call rotation to support critical production environments when required.\nWhat you'll bring:\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Informatics, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.\nMaster's degree is considered an advantage.\nAt least 3-4 years of experience in database administration.\nExperience working in mission-critical production environments.\nTechnical Skills\nStrong experience in Oracle Database Administration (mandatory).\nExperience with MySQL administration is considered a strong advantage.\nExcellent knowledge of Oracle Database versions from 11g to 23ai.\nHands-on experience with: Oracle RAC Oracle Data Guard Oracle GoldenGate Oracle Exadata Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Database Performance Tuning\nGood knowledge of SQL Server and SQL language.\nStrong knowledge of Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems.\nExperience with scripting and automation.\nGood understanding of networking fundamentals related to database infrastructure.\nKnowledge of backup, recovery, security, and database lifecycle management best practices.\nWhat makes you a great fit\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to manage priorities and work independently.\nProactive, flexible, and solution-oriented mindset.\nStrong ownership and accountability for critical systems.\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills.\nFluent in English & Italian, both written and spoken.\nAvailability to participate in on-call support activities.\nNice to have\nOracle certifications (OCP, OCM, OCI certifications).\nExperience with cloud providers beyond OCI (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).\nExperience with infrastructure automation and DevOps practices.\nKnowledge of containerized environments and Kubernetes.\nExperience with monitoring and observability platforms.\nWhy choose us:\nPermanent contract;\nFood Allowance;\nPension Fund;\nCompany Owned Devices (laptop and business mobile phone);\nFlexible working hours and the possibility of smart-working (according to the company's internal policy);\n24 Extra Hours Paid Leave;\nPreferential treatment on products offered by Intesa Sanpaolo bank;\nSupplementary Private Health Insurance and consultation with the company doctor;\nFlutter Sharesave Plan.\nChoose us also for:\nAn inclusive work environment and participate in all our initiatives focused on Diversity & Inclusion;\nPsychological well-being: online meditation courses, medical online service, and counseling service thanks to the support of certified psychologists and coaches;\nContinuous learning for soft and hard skills (es. Learn / Platform, Training);\nSupport for parents and children and new mothers’ contributions.\nVolunteering during your working hours. \nMuch more about us:\nReviews and comments from our Glassdoor and Indeed pages. Put yours!\n Equal Opportunity Flutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental values for us. 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