Database Administrator

Are you a skilled Database Administrator with a passion for building robust database environments that power essential systems? At Budget Thuis, we pride ourselves on innovation and excellence, and we're looking for a dedicated DBA to elevate our infrastructure. Join our dynamic team and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the backbone of our cutting-edge energy and budget solutions.

What You'll Do

As a Database Administrator, you will collaborate closely with the infrastructure team to build and maintain our database environment, which includes SQL, Hyperscaler, MongoDB, and MariaDB. You will design, implement, and optimize database solutions that align with business needs while developing and managing backup and restore strategies. Ensuring seamless operations will involve handling incident and change management processes, as well as monitoring and troubleshooting database systems for optimal performance. Additionally, you will implement robust security measures to safeguard our corporate infrastructure and work with containerization technologies like Kubernetes. Active participation in team activities such as standups, retrospectives, and demos is an integral part of the role. Staying updated with emerging technologies, you’ll recommend and implement innovative improvements to continually enhance our database environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database environments;

• Provide technical support and act as a point of contact for internal teams;

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of database environments and processes;

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy and maintain business-critical infrastructure;

• Suggest and implement new techniques to enhance team and organizational performance.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field;

• 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years specializing in database administration;

• Microsoft Azure DB Associate certification or similar certifications;

• Knowledge of ITIL and ISO 27000 standards (certifications are a plus);

• Proficiency in SQL, MySQL, Hyperscaler databases; familiarity with MongoDB and MariaDB is a bonus;

• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (Azure, AWS) and scripting languages;

• Experience with network monitoring tools and containerization technologies like Kubernetes;

• A love for technology, innovation, and a passion for learning;

• A cooperative and positive attitude with the ability to inspire team members;

• A strong "can-do" mentality and problem-solving mindset.

We offer you

• A gross salary between € 4.000 and € 5.000 depending on knowledge and experience (based on 40 hours);

• 13th month;

• The Budget Summer Free months in July and August where we have paid time off every Friday;

• 25 vacation days (based on 40 hours) and the option to buy an additional 1.5 weeks;

• A great pension plan: we provide 11% and you contribute 5%;

• Sustainable travel allowance: Swapfiets or an NS Business Card;

• Focus on vitality: weekly free boot camps and participation in events such as the Dam to Damloop, Mudmasters, and company soccer;

• Nice extras for your anniversary (1, 3, and 5 years in service), including a dinner, a weekend away to Berlin or Paris, or the possibility to take a sabbatical;

• Monthly, you receive ClassPass credits for various fitness and wellness activities;

• Hybrid working: mix office life with remote working (50/50) and for enthusiasts, one month per year of 100% remote working;

• Our chef prepares a delicious (hot) lunch daily for just €2,50 net per day;

• A scale-up mentality where we value boldness and entrepreneurship. This makes Budget Thuis the challenger in the market, always doing things just a step better, faster, and smarter than competitors;

• An office with cozy drinks and company parties in the heart of Amsterdam;

• And as the icing on the cake, free use of internet and Budget mobile and a great deal on Budget energy.

To be eligible for this position, a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required. This will be requested after a successful selection round, and costs can be reimbursed after successfully completing the trial period at Budget Thuis. More information about the VOG can be found at www.rijksoverheid.nl.

**Relocation is not possible**

Questions & contact person
Do you have any questions after reading this vacancy? You can email: liesbeth.vanbrakel@budgetthuis.nl