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Database Administrator expert

Location
Melle, Belgium
Work mode
Hybrid
Contract
Contract · Senior
Closed
17 Mar 2026

This mission closed on 17 Mar 2026.

It stays online for reference, but it no longer takes applications.

About the mission

We are looking for a Database Administrator expert with extensive experience in Oracle and Cassandra databases. The role involves managing database tasks, optimizing systems, and developing new business projects. Candidates should have strong scripting skills and experience in Linux environments.

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Overview

We are looking for a specialist in databases (primarily Oracle and Cassandra) and data analyses to strengthen our OT Netbeheer Systemen team. In addition to the 'run' tasks on the OT data foundation (health checks and adjustments, upgrades and patching, data refreshes in non-production environments, data updates and cleaning, ...), the role also includes investigating, developing, and optimizing new business needs, projects, and integrations with surrounding systems.

Key Responsibilities

Perform health checks and adjustments on the OT data foundation.
Manage upgrades and patching of database systems.
Conduct data refreshes in non-production environments.
Execute data updates and cleaning tasks.
Investigate and develop new business needs and projects.
Optimize integrations with surrounding systems.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in optimizing and tuning databases.
Proven experience in setting up and maintaining Apache Cassandra environments (5 years).
Proven experience in setting up and maintaining Linux environments (5 years).
Proven experience in setting up and maintaining Oracle environments (8 years).
Proven experience in scripting in Python.
Proven experience in scripting in Shell.
Proven knowledge and experience with relational databases (8 years).
Higher education (Master's or Bachelor's) or equivalent through experience.
Ability to document work and procedures accurately during an interview.

Languages

Language requirement: Native Dutch at European CEFR level C2.

Additional Info

Experience with change and release processes is a plus.
Experience with large business-critical applications is a plus.
Experience with ISO27001 operations - Security mindset is a plus.
Experience in setting up databases is a plus.
Experience with at least one operating system (e.g., Unix, Linux, Windows) is a plus.
Experience within OT SCADA systems is a plus.

What you'll do

  • Perform health checks and adjustments on the OT data foundation
  • Manage upgrades and patching of database systems
  • Conduct data refreshes in non-production environments
  • Execute data updates and cleaning tasks
  • Investigate and develop new business needs and projects
  • Optimize integrations with surrounding systems

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience in optimizing and tuning databases
  • Proven experience in setting up and maintaining Apache Cassandra environments (5 years)
  • Proven experience in setting up and maintaining Linux environments (5 years)
  • Proven experience in setting up and maintaining Oracle environments (8 years)
  • Proven experience in scripting in Python
  • Proven experience in scripting in Shell
  • Proven knowledge and experience with relational databases (8 years)
  • Higher education (Master's or Bachelor's) or equivalent through experience
  • Ability to document work and procedures accurately during an interview

Skills

  • Oracle
  • Cassandra
  • Linux
  • Python
  • Shell