Database Administrator / Datenbankadministrator (f/m/d)

Database Administrator / Datenbankadministrator (f/m/d)

Job description

Database Administrator / Datenbankadministrator (f/m/d)

What you can expect from us

As a subsidiary of 1&1 AG, IQ-Optimize Software GmbH stands for innovative software and IT services. The focus is on the areas of IT security, business process optimisation and media design. IQ-Optimize's core competences also include the development of customised software applications and the provision of customer-specific IT infrastructures. With around 16 million customer contracts and 3,200 employees, 1&1 AG is one of the largest telecommunications providers in Germany. The company offers its customers a comprehensive portfolio of broadband connections and mobile phone tariffs - supplemented by attractive value-added applications such as smart home solutions, IPTV, video-on-demand and online storage.

Your tasks include

As a Database Administrator (f/m/d) at the Maintal site, you will become the architect of our database landscapes. Your tasks will be varied and challenging:

  • Database management: Planning, design and further development of database landscapes as well as installation and configuration of database systems (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, Informix).
  • Performance optimisation: Monitoring and optimising the performance, capacity and availability of databases in collaboration with server administration.
  • Service provider coordination: Coordinating and controlling external service providers and carrying out operational system work including scripting and automation.
  • Operational security: Ensuring trouble-free operation through proactive troubleshooting and the use of a trouble ticket system (second/third level support).
  • Development support: Advising and supporting the development department as well as managing access authorisations and ensuring data security.

What you bring with you

  • Educational background: Completed IT training or studies related to IT and relevant professional experience.
  • Technical expertise: Experience in the development, configuration and administration of Linux-based databases as well as knowledge of network technology.
  • Scripting skills: Knowledge of scripting languages such as SQL, Bash/Shell, Python, Perl or PHP and experience in using monitoring tools (e.g. Grafana, Prometheus).
  • Personal skills: Ability to work in a team, work independently and enthusiasm for IT.
  • Language skills: German: Business fluent; English: Good knowledge.

About the company

1&1 stands for top performance, good prices and excellent service. We offer millions of customers reliable access to the Internet and innovative services such as Smart Home, video-on-demand, IP-TV and online storage, which are constantly being developed further.

Our strength lies in recognising customer requirements and new business areas at an early stage. The construction of a high-performance 5G mobile network opens up many new opportunities for us - from development and marketing to project management.

As a leading provider of broadband and mobile communications products, we have been recognised several times for the highest level of customer satisfaction. Our employees benefit from challenging tasks and individual development programmes.

We offer a wide range of training courses, from language courses to special programmes for future managers. Diversity and equal opportunities are firmly anchored in our corporate culture and are promoted through numerous initiatives.

Our benefits

  • Share purchase programme
  • Company pension scheme
  • Financial incentives
  • Company bike
  • Flexible working hours
  • Home office
  • Public transport ticket / subsidy
  • Team building
  • Further training