You probably think that working for an online travel agency that manages hundreds of millions of bookings per year, or working for an airline company that operates hundreds of thousands of flights per year must bring their fair share of challenge. If so, just try to realize the scalability, resiliency and geographical distribution challenges that are behind the system that powers 150+ airlines, hundreds of websites, tens of airports, or thousands of hotel properties. Just one fact to illustrate: at peak times, Amadeus processes more than 17,000 transactions per second (1+ billion transactions per day), with an average system response time of less than 0.3 seconds.
The Database team aims at providing a secure, self-service and cost-effective database platform for Microsoft SQL Server, MariaDB and Oracle technologies. The Database team is therefore in charge of all aspects of those databasesxe2x80x99 lifecycle, from automation development to security & compliancy, via tooling and operations, in a critical, highly available enterprise environment. To guarantee such offering, the Database team is organized in a 24x7 xe2x80x9cfollow-the-sunxe2x80x9d organization, with collaborators located Bogota and US
Summary of the role:
The Database Administrator will assist the database operations team in the implementation, configuration, security, maintenance, and performance tuning/monitoring of the Amadeus database tier as assigned. The focus of this role is to ensure the availability and performance of existing and future enterprise applications through the use of Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres, Mongo, Couchbase, and other emerging database technologies. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams that include Development, Product and Architecture to ensure delivery of our applications at the highest level of quality and performance.In this role youxe2x80x99ll:
Plan, document, allocate, install, and configure database servers (with appropriate patch level and within current security standards) with a strong emphasis on high availability and fault tolerance and disaster recovery including multi-site high-availability as required.
Plan, create, implement, monitor, and maintain backup solutions via automation, as well as perform backup restore validation tasks.
Design, build, maintain database monitoring solutions for 100's of databases, several of which are in the multiple terabyte range across data platforms.
Manage databases through phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from development through critical Production systems. Manage and create standards, procedures, and policies for governing database environments
Provide escalation support, troubleshooting and resolution assistance, and performance tuning aid for the platform and operational database teams.
About the ideal candidate:
Basic qualifications and skills:
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business
Preferred qualifications and skills:
8+ years managing Oracle database technologies, such as Oracle 12c/19c, GoldenGate, and Exadata, in a critical, highly available enterprise operation.
Experience working with Azure or other cloud providers, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server(2017 xe2x80x93 2022), Postgres, MongoDB, and/or Couchbase is a plus.
Travel Requirements (include all applicable regions and corresponding percentages) potential travel to North America, South America, and/or Europe (5%)
Business Understanding
Understanding the impact that critical systems have on the overall business of a company. Specific knowledge of hospitality and travel business a plus.
Computing
Certification in one or more database platforms is preferred.
Able to troubleshoot complex database engine performance or technical issues.
Collaborate with and understand the infrastructure team dependencies on the database environment.
Ability to plan and execute tasks related to maintenance, upgrades, failovers and other database system sustaining activities as required.
Languages
Fluent in English is required
Specific knowledge
Knowledge of HW, OS(RHEL), and storage technologies
Proficient with RDBMS memory architecture and associated tuning techniques
Proficiency in various scripting languages
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in abstract situations
Understanding of capacity management concepts and techniques
Demonstratable knowledge on DB tuning tools
Others
Other industry certifications such as SAFe or ITIL a plus
What we can offer you:
Get rewarded with competitive remuneration, individual and company annual bonus, vacation and holiday paid time off, health insurances and other competitive benefits.
Professional development to broaden your knowledge and enhance your skills with on-line learning hubs packed with technical and soft skills training that allow you to develop and grow.
Enter a diverse and inclusive workplace, join one of the worldxe2x80x99s top travel technology companies and take on a role that impacts millions of travelers around the globe.
Application process: The application process takes no longer than 10 minutes! Create your candidate profile, upload your Resume/CV and apply today !Diversity & InclusionAmadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.