Sr. Specialist, Database Administration

As a Database Administrator at Magna Powertrain, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of various database systems, including Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, Oracle, DB2, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL. Your responsibilities will include providing expert support for database-related issues, troubleshooting problems promptly, and collaborating with users and business stakeholders to achieve high customer satisfaction. Your expertise in cloud database services and general IT infrastructure will be essential in supporting the development of the future data environment at Magna Powertrain. **Key Responsibilities:** - Responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of all database systems, including Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, Oracle, DB2, MariaDB, PostgreSQL. - Provide expert support for database-related issues, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly as they arise to ensure minimal disruption. - Deliver professional assistance for database-related requests, working collaboratively with users and business stakeholders to achieve high customer satisfaction. - Manage the installation, implementation, configuration, administration, and decommission of database systems. - Plan and execute database upgrades, updates, migrations, and implement changes, new patches, and versions when required. - Monitor database systems, database activities, and overall database performance proactively to identify issues and implement solutions to optimize performance. - Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies, execute backups and restores to ensure data integrity and availability across all database systems. - Perform database tuning and optimization, including indexing, query optimization, and storage management. - Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access controls, encryption, and regular security audits to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and breaches. - Create and maintain proper documentation for all database systems and processes. - Ensure constant evaluation, analysis, and modernization of the database systems. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's degree in computer science / information technology, or equivalent (Master's degree preferred). - Minimum 8-10 years of proven experience as a database administrator in a similar position. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. German language skills are optional but advantageous. At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can develop industry-leading automotive technologies. The company invests in its employees, providing support and resources for their success. As a member of the global team, you will have exciting responsibilities and a wide range of development prospects. Magna Powertrain stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety, with innovation driving the company forward towards creating the future of mobility. As a Database Administrator at Magna Powertrain, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of various database systems, including Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, Oracle, DB2, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL. Your responsibilities will include providing expert support for database-related issues, troubleshooting problems promptly, and collaborating with users and business stakeholders to achieve high customer satisfaction. Your expertise in cloud database services and general IT infrastructure will be essential in supporting the development of the future data environment at Magna Powertrain. **Key Responsibilities:** - Responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of all database systems, including Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, Oracle, DB2, MariaDB, PostgreSQL. - Provide expert support for database-related issues, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly as they arise to ensure minimal disruption. - Deliver professional assistance for database-related requests, working collaboratively with users and business stakeholders to achieve high customer satisfaction. - Manage the installation, implementation, configuration, administration, and decommission of database systems. - Plan and execute database upgrades, updates, migrations, and implement changes, new patches, and versions when required. - Monitor database systems, database activities, and overall database performance proactively to identify issues and implement solutions to optimize performance. - Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies, execute backups and restores to ensure data integrity and availability across all database systems. - Perform database tuning and optimization, including indexing, query optimization, and storage management. - Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access controls, encryption, and regular security audits to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and breaches. - Create and maintain proper documentation for