DevOps Associate - Iasi

Who We Are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.

We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

About This Role

We are seeking a DevOps Associate (DBA) to join our Core Infrastructure Operations team in Bucharest. This role is pivotal in supporting and maintaining database systems, ensuring their performance, and contributing to automation and transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will be involved in software development, incident resolution, and proactive maintenance, while also supporting project implementations and performance investigations.

What You Will Do

• Develop scripts and software tools to enhance IT solution functionality and automate recurring tasks using CI/CD and Agile methodologies
• Provide Level 2 support for database-related incidents and collaborate with Level 1 support teams, including shift work and stand-by duties
• Actively contribute to transformation and technology refresh programmes aimed at improving service availability and performance
• Conduct technical investigations into performance issues and propose effective solutions
• Support high-quality and efficient project implementations
  
  
  

Who You Are

• Experienced in database support (minimum 2 years), with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Familiar with Agile methodologies and capable of working under pressure and tight deadlines
• Effective communicator with strong documentation skills
• Proficient in database administration for Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase ASE; knowledge of MySQL, MongoDB, and Apache Cassandra is advantageous
• Skilled in programming languages such as PL/SQL, UNIX/Linux shell scripting, and Python
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Azure cloud technologies and general security principles including SOX compliance
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus
  
  
  

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

Sounds like the perfect job? We’ve got even more to offer:

• Work from Home – hybrid approach 
• Medical and dental services
• Life and hospitalization insurance
• Dedicated employee phone subscription
• Special discounts for gyms and retailers
• Annual Company Bonus
• Ongoing Education – we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills
• You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology
• Getting in on the ground floor of a technology changing company
• Flexible Vacation – Take time off when you need it, we trust you 
• Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave
  
  
  

We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.

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