Database and BI Platform Engineer

At UniSystems, we are working towards turning digital visions into reality. We are continuously growing and we are looking for a Database and BI Platform Engineer to join our UniQue team in Belgium!

What will you be doing in this role:

• Monitor the performance of assigned systems and the definition and implementation of adequate measures ensuring an optimal performance and high availability of the DB services
• Define DB backup strategies and ensuring a valid and maintained recovery plan is in place
• Define and implement an upgrade strategy to keep the DB environment current
• Support the Management/Upgrade/Patching of BI stack, composed of Oracle Analytics, Weblogic, Apache, Tomcat, Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) and Oracle Analytics Server (OAS).
• Select and implementing appropriate DB infrastructure configurations in support of business/technology architectures
• Perform routine installation, re-configuration, backups of database and related products on on-premises and cloud environments.
• Develop and configure tools to enable automation of database administration tasks.
• Define and implement an upgrade strategy to keep the DB platforms up to date
• Keep up to date Software Lifecycle (roadmap) management of database products
• Monitor performance statistics and create reports. Within the Platform as A Service (PAAS) Service Area of the Agency, the incumbent is responsible for the installation, 24/7 operation, monitoring, maintenance, and system administration of all assigned systems related to provide the Database platforms services
• The role is primarily based in Braine-l'Alleud with up to 100 days of duty travel per year to Belgium as required by operational needs.

What do you need to succeed in this position?

• Strong knowledge the DBMS technologies (Oracle, MySQL Server and PostgreSQL) and sound experience on at least two
• Good understanding of MySQL High Availability/Disaster Recovery solutions (MySQL InnoDB Cluster, MySQL InnoDB Replicaset, MySQL InnoDB ClusterSet, MySQL Replication)
• Good understanding of Oracle Analytics with Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) and Oracle Analytics Server (OAS)
• Good understanding of ORDS, Apache HTTP and Tomcat administration
• Current and in-depth knowledge and practical working experience of latest version of the operating systems (Linux/ UNIX and MS Windows Server)
• A good understanding of more advanced architectures on High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions, like server clustering and virtual infrastructures
• An active Security Clearance at NATO Secret level at the time of the application is mandatory
• Proficiency in English (both written and oral) is required

At Uni Systems, we are providing equal employment opportunities and banning any form of discrimination on grounds of gender, religion, race, color, nationality, disability, social class, political beliefs, age, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristics. Take a look at our Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Policy for more information.