We are looking for a Senior Database Administrator / Cloud Migration Expert to support a large-scale IT transformation project involving the migration of critical data platforms from an existing cloud environment to a new cloud provider.
The mission focuses on the migration of Oracle-based databases to PostgreSQL, within a complex, high-availability and high-security environment handling large volumes of legal and structured data.
This position is an on-site contract.
As a database and Cloud expert, you will be responsible for
- Migrating cloud-based Oracle databases (RDS) to PostgreSQL cloud environments
- Designing and executing database migration strategies, including data transfer, synchronization, and validation
- Removing Oracle Spatial and adapting database models accordingly
- Ensuring data integrity, security, performance, and availability throughout and after the migration
- Defining and maintaining backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
- Monitoring and optimizing database performance, scalability, and high availability
- Providing expert-level support for database-related technical issues
- Collaborating closely with application, infrastructure, and data migration teams
- Producing and maintaining technical documentation (specifications, procedures, architecture)
- Contributing to other related IT systems as needed
Technical environment:
- Databases: Oracle, Oracle Spatial, PostgreSQL
- Cloud platforms & services: AWS (RDS) and equivalent cloud environments
- Operating systems: Linux
- Languages & scripting: SQL, Python
- Containerization & orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
- Networking: TCP/IP, load balancers, proxy servers
- Methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Kanban)
Profile
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Minimum 7 years of professional IT experience
- At least 5 years as a Database Administrator, with strong exposure to cloud environments
- 5+ years of experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL
- Proven experience in cloud database migration projects
- Strong background in database design and data modeling
- Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum or Kanban)
- Strong expertise in database administration, performance tuning, security, backup & recovery
- Fluent English required (minimum C1 level)
Why cronos group?
We'll propose you:
- An attractive salary package
- A good work-life balance environment
- The assurance of working in cutting-edge technologies in an entrepreneurial spirit.
- The opportunity to develop your skills thanks to tailor-made training courses according to your needs
- A good job in a friendly place
If you wish to integrate a dynamic structure on a human scale while working with the latest technologies, don't wait anymore and join Cronos!
