DBA Senior Specialist

The Database Administrator Senior Specialist will join the IT Operations Delivery & Governance Department. The role is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimising critical database environments that support business operations. The specialist will work with modern database technologies across on-premises and cloud platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and reliability.

• Manage, monitor, and maintain enterprise database environments, ensuring availability, performance, security, and operational stability.
• Administer and support Oracle database environments across multiple versions, including mission-critical production systems.
• Manage and support high availability and disaster recovery solutions such as Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and GoldenGate to ensure business continuity and data protection.
• Analyse and improve database performance through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, capacity planning, and SQL optimisation.
• Support and administer database services in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and collaborate on cloud migration and modernisation initiatives.
• Work across Linux, Unix, and Windows environments to ensure efficient database operations and infrastructure integration.
• Troubleshoot complex database issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions to minimise service disruptions.
• Partner closely with infrastructure, application, and DevOps teams to support business-critical systems and technology projects.
• Contribute to automation, process optimisation, operational efficiency, and the adoption of database management best practices.
• Participate in the on-call rotation to support critical production environments when required.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Informatics, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• At least 3-4 years of experience in database administration.
• Experience working in mission-critical production environments.
• Strong experience in Oracle Database Administration (mandatory).
• Excellent knowledge of Oracle Database versions from 11g to 23ai.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle RAC, Oracle Data Guard, Oracle GoldenGate, Oracle Exadata, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and database performance tuning.
• Good knowledge of SQL Server and SQL language.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with scripting and automation.
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals related to database infrastructure.
• Knowledge of backup, recovery, security, and database lifecycle management best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently.
• Proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong ownership and accountability for critical systems.

• Master's degree is considered an advantage.
• Experience with MySQL administration is considered a strong advantage.
• Oracle certifications (OCP, OCM, OCI certifications).
• Experience with cloud providers beyond OCI (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with infrastructure automation and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of containerised environments and Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring and observability platforms.

• Permanent contract
• Food Allowance
• Pension Fund
• Company Owned Devices (laptop and business mobile phone)
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of smart-working (according to the company's internal policy)
• 24 Extra Hours Paid Leave
• Preferential treatment on products offered by Intesa Sanpaolo bank
• Supplementary Private Health Insurance and consultation with the company doctor
• Flutter Sharesave Plan
• An inclusive work environment and participate in all our initiatives focused on Diversity & Inclusion
• Psychological well-being: online meditation courses, medical online service, and counselling service thanks to the support of certified psychologists and coaches
• Continuous learning for soft and hard skills (e.g. Learn / Platform, Training)

Flutter is the world's largest online sports betting and iGaming group, listed on the London and New York stock exchanges. It is home to the Southern Europe & Africa (SEA) region, featuring iconic brands like Sisal and PokerStars, a globally loved brand that embodies innovation and ambition, with significant growth potential in a dynamic market. Flutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; diversity and inclusion are fundamental values, and it welcomes any candidate without distinction of age, culture, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.