Head of Data Engineering / Lead Database Engineer

Head of Data Engineering / Lead Database Engineer

Global Financial Services Organisation

Luxembourg

 

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

  • You will be reporting into the IT Operations Manager in Luxembourg and will manage all databases in Luxembourg and ensure systems are monitored. As a DBA & Data Engineer, you will support the local databases and take part in projects, covering all aspects of data management.
  • Be accountable for all aspects of the daily administration of all local databases, including set-up of databases (Oracle, MS SQL …), maintenance, optimisation, etc.;
  • Represent all data management aspects in projects, BAU, and troubleshooting;
  • Ensure SLA’s are adhered to for databases;
  • Work together with the local IT Team to identify IT solutions to support business
  • Growth;
  • Plan and schedule project activities using appropriate tools;
  • Support with internal and external audits and take ownership of any remediation actions (for databases data in general;
  • Perform problem management and manage process on problems through to resolution;
  • Developing technical standards and optimisation for related services;
  • Perform patching where and when needed;
  • Perform out-of-hours support services for the business;
  • Ensure compliance with Apex standards including data protection, compliance and information security.

 

Skills Required:

  • Bachelor degree in computer science or IT related apprenticeship;
  • Several years of operations and project management experience;
  • DBA certification;
  • Knowledge of System administration is an advantage;
  • Strong analytical and decision- making skills as well as a structured way of working;
  • Good working understanding of the CSSF regulations and circulars, and how they are applied to technology standards and controls;
  • Excellent reporting & communication skills;
  • Ability to converse with both technical & business teams;
  • Experience of troubleshooting and technical support;
  • Certified in ITIL and other control frameworks such as COBIT would be an advantage;
  • Knowledge in Information security and certifications such as CISM would be an advantage;
  • Fluent English skills, both written and verbally, German language skills are an advantage

 

What you will get in return:

  • A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory;
  • Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline;
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global IT team

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