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 reliability. The individual will contribute to software development, automation of recurring tasks, and proactive maintenance activities. They will also be involved in incident resolution, performance investigations, and implementation of high-quality projects aligned with service level agreements.

What you will do

• Develop software, scripts, and programs to enhance IT solution functionality and automate tasks using CI/CD and Agile methodologies.
• Provide Level 2 support for databases and assist Level 1 teams with incident resolution, including shift work and stand-by duties.
• Support transformation and technology refresh programmes aimed at improving service availability and performance.
• Conduct technical investigations into performance issues and propose effective solutions.
• Participate in project implementation, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.

Who you are

• Operationally skilled in debugging and troubleshooting database issues.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines, with knowledge of Agile practices.
• Strong communicator with good documentation skills.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in database support.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
• Knowledgeable in database administration for technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase ASE, MySQL, MongoDB, and Apache Cassandra.
• Familiar with PL/SQL, UNIX/Linux shell scripting, Python, and Microsoft Azure.
• Understanding of general security principles and SOX compliance.

Not a Perfect Fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to work on impactful transformation and technology refresh programmes.
• Exposure to a wide range of database technologies and cloud platforms.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
• Flexible working arrangements including shift work and stand-by options.
• Continuous learning and development through hands-on experience.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced database performance optimisation and automation techniques.
• CI/CD pipeline development and Agile project execution.
• Incident management and root cause analysis.
• Cross-platform scripting and cloud integration.
• Compliance and security best practices in database environments.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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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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