Database Administrator ( REF5249Y)
At a glance
Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions. Budapest Debrecen Pécs Szeged · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Set up, configure and look after databases that support IT service operations and ITSM tools
- Keep operational databases available and reliable, protecting performance and data integrity
- Maintain monitoring and alerts, then analyze database performance against central monitoring standards
- Handle database incidents and recovery work, including backup and restore arrangements
- Apply operational procedures and standards, keeping database documentation current
What you bring
- Deep working knowledge of PostgreSQL, including high-availability setups, replication and performance tuning
- Strong SQL skills, plus experience with PgBouncer, Enterprise DB and Oracle
- A high level of English
Who this fits
This is a hands-on operations role focused on service-management and operational databases, rather than product databases or advising product teams. You'll work across teams and need to take ownership, solve problems thoughtfully and adapt as you learn. The role is based in Budapest, Debrecen, Pécs or Szeged, with remote work available only within Hungary. German is useful but optional.
From the employer
As Hungary’s most attractive employer in 2025 (according to Randstad’s representative survey), Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions is a subsidiary of the Deutsche Telekom Group. The company provides a wide portfolio of IT and telecommunications services with more than 5300 employees. We have hundreds of large customers, corporations in Germany and in other European countries. DT-ITS recieved the Best in Educational Cooperation award from HIPA in 2019, acknowledged as the the Most Ethical Multinational Company in 2019. The company continuously develops its four sites in Budapest, Debrecen, Pécs and Szeged and is looking for skilled IT professionals to join its team.
Main tasks:
The Operating Office - Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the setup, operation, maintenance, and reliability of databases used for IT service operations and ITSM processes. This role focuses exclusively on operation-relevant databases supporting service management, monitoring, reporting, and operational tooling. The DBA ensures that these databases are stable, performant, secure, and compliant with operational standards, enabling reliable service operations across the IT service management and operations landscape. The role is hands-on and operational and does not cover product or application databases, nor advisory activities for product teams.
Job Description:
Your tasks will include:
- Operational Database Setup & Maintenance: Designs, installs, configures, and maintains databases required for IT service operations and ITSM tooling
- Database Operations & Stability: Ensures stable day-to-day database operations, including availability, performance, and data integrity
- Monitoring & Performance Control: Implements and maintains monitoring, alerting, and performance analysis for operations-relevant databases, in alignment with central monitoring standards
- Incident & Recovery Support: Provides hands-on support for database-related operational incidents and recovery activities
- Backup, Restore & Continuity: Maintains backup, restore, and recovery mechanisms for ITSM and operations databases
- Operational Standards & Compliance: Applies defined operational standards, procedures, and documentation for database operations
Required deep knowledge:
- PostgreSQL
- PostgreSQL HA Setup
- PostgreSQL Replication in other regions
- SQL
- SQL Performance Analysis and Optimization
- PgBouncer
- Enterprise DB
- Oracle
- ITIL / IT Service Management
Basic knowledge:
- ISO/IEC 20000
- ISO 27001
- Trend & Root Cause Interpretation
- Enterprise Architecture
- IT Architecture
Additional Information
- High level of English knowledge
- German knowledge is nice to have
Personality:
- Cross-team collaboration
- Creative problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Proactive personality
- Openness to change and continuous learning
- Accountability & ownership mindset
* Please be informed that our remote working possibility is only available within Hungary due to European taxation regulation.
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