Database Administrator

Santander is developing and changing all the time. This makes us not just one of the biggest financial institutions in Europe, but also maybe the most exciting one. Especially for you as an employee. As a company, we embrace the agility to innovate. Building and adapting to new technology plays a big role in who we are now and what we will be in the future. We know that business runs better when IT runs at its best. That is why we are building a new Nordic IT organization, and we want you to be a part of it.

Since work is a huge part of your life, we want it to be interesting (new technology, subject matter and challenges) and fun (company outings, team sports, catered lunches). We keep up with the latest technologies, tools, and tricks of the trade- we are always refining our approach, and everyone has a seat at the table.

We are looking for you who have a Bachelor degree in information technology or minimum of 3-5 years experience within IT.

You will be a part of a strong team with developers, architects, Scrum masters, Product owners, our Nordic IT operation unit, Cyber security teams and our Commercial partners cross Nordic to provide the highest level of availability, service and customer success.

The Database Administrator is responsible for the overall management and maintenance of information databases used to operate the infrastructure and technology platform. The Administrator will partner with technical groups to ensure that database performance is not hindered and performance standards adhere to service level agreements set with the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

•Understands business strategy and cascades business intelligence needs to the database level

•Design, configure, implement, and administer all databases for the respective parties involved

•Develop and maintain complex models and logical database designs

•Identify and resolve all issues related to database systems to ensure that systems are online and without service interruption

•Build and manage the database disaster recovery and backup plan

•Develop new and enhance existing standards, processes and procedures, and guidelines for database environments using industry experiences, best practices research, and business needs

•Analyze and report the performance of database operations against the key database performance metrics

•Meet performance standards in accordance to service level agreements set by the company

•Negotiates contracts and manages relationships with multiple external service providers

•Manage access rights to databases and folders in accordance with Cyber Security and Data Owner policies

To be successful you'll need:

Proficient with relational databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, MS Access)

In-depth knowledge of SQL

Experience in designing and implementing database structures

Experience with automating DBA tasks

Experience with data modeling and schema design

Personal Characteristics

Strong logical and analytical thinker

Attention to detail

Able to find root causes of problems and quickly determine efficient solutions

Can anticipate risks and mitigate in the moment

Comfortable under high-stress and exhibits poise and focus

Strong verbal and written communication skills