Job Description
As a Principal Technical Specialist, you will enhance products and services through expertise in software, systems, and database development. Responsibilities include analyzing, designing, developing, and testing software; ensuring hardware/software integration; and resolving complex issues. We seek an experienced DBA skilled in Oracle and PostgreSQL, with strong abilities in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and automation using shell scripting, Python, and Perl. You will also mentor teams, lead projects, and drive innovation in a collaborative environment.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
- Works effectively in a mixed environment and applies best practices and knowledge of internal and external business issues to improve products or services.
- Possesses in-depth business knowledge and understands how relevant areas integrate to achieve objectives.
- Uses advanced analytical skills to solve complex problems or those without routine solutions, taking a new perspective.
- Shares initial ideas for the professional direction of their own organizational unit.
- Acts as a professional advisor and mentor for staff, work teams, and task forces.
- May lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements or small teams, handling day-to-day staff management issues, including resource management and work allocation.
- Analyzes, designs, develops, and tests products, services, improvements, and bug resolutions for integrated hardware/software systems based on customer requirements.
- Resolves customer trouble tickets, diagnoses complex problems/issues, and provides resolutions or recommends corrective actions.
Key Skills And Experience
You Have:
- Bachelor degree with 1215 years experience managing Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, including upgrades, patching, migrations, security, and compliance.
- Performance & Troubleshooting with Expertise in resolving bottlenecks, replication, and backup issues; skilled in SQL tuning and optimizing database configurations for scalability.
- Automation & Monitoring and Proficient in backup/recovery (RMAN, pgdump), automating DBA tasks with Shell, Python, and Perl, and monitoring with AWR, OEM, and pg_stat_statements.
- Collaboration & Leadership with Strong team collaboration, documentation, and mentoring skills; proven ability to guide DBAs and support application performance.
It would be nice if you also had:
- Certifications & Cloud Expertise with Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) / PostgreSQL certified; experienced in cloud database deployments (AWS RDS, Azure Database).
- Software Development & Release Management and manage software evolutions, releases, documentation, and change control to meet customer and business needs.
- Knowledge Sharing & Support and Retain deep technical expertise, provide training, and support lower-tier teams (Tier 2 & 3).
About Us
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .
About The Team
Some of our benefits:
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
