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Application Database Expert (Temporary position)

Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Database Administration · Data Engineering

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In short

We are seeking an Application Database Expert for a temporary position in Helsinki, Finland, until August 2027. The role involves expert support for SQL query design, optimization, stored procedures, and migrating application databases to Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert support to Digital application teams in SQL query design, optimisation, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
  • Design, implement, and maintain stored procedures for the Account Transaction Store.
  • Support migration of application databases from on-premises databases to Google cloud platform (GCP).
  • Manage and optimize cloud database resources for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
  • Monitor database performance proactively and implement performance tuning strategies.
  • Collaborate with Database experts, platform engineers, developers, and architects to improve applications and engineering practices.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience working with enterprise database platforms and performance optimisation.
  • Strong expertise in at least one major database platform (DB2, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
  • Proficiency in writing stored procedures.
  • Ability to improve database Performance.
  • Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • Eager to learn and to solve challenges.
  • Fluency in communicating in English.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with application databases and performance tuning.
  • Experience with cloud database management, specifically GCP.
  • Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model
  • Opportunities to evolve, develop and learn from brilliant colleagues with diverse backgrounds in a vibrant working environment.
  • A culture that fosters performance and growth in one of the largest Nordic banks.
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Company

Nordea

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Expires

in 1 week

Employment Type

Temporary

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Helsinki, Finland

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