Senior Database Engineer

About ConvatecPioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.comGeneral IT Infrastructure Systems Administration work focuses on installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT systems software and hardware for multi-user server computers and/or personal computing devices including:Meeting end user needs by ensuring the uptime, performance, resource availability, and security of the computers managed within established budgets and operational guidelinesAcquiring, installing, and upgrading computer components and software and planning for/responding to service outages and other problemsAutomating routine tasks using scripting and writing basic computer programs to address more complex systems software configuration and enhancementPlace of work: Priemyselný park 3, Michalovce, Slovakia.Wage (gross) and other rewards: Minimum 2400€ / monthly (depending on experiences and quality of the candidate) + Annual global incentive plan-bonus and other benefits in compliance with social benefit program of the companyContract type: full-time.Start date: by agreement.Position OverviewWe’re looking for an experienced Database Engineer to join our team as a senior technical specialist. In this role, you’ll design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise-grade database environments across MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. You’ll also help shape our data strategy, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister and fine-tune MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL Server databases Troubleshoot and optimize complex SQL queries across multiple dialects Design scalable, high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) architectures Resolve performance bottlenecks in large-scale environments Manage user roles, backups, restorations, and version upgrades Implement database changes with minimal business disruption Collaborate on projects, translating business needs into technical solutions Maintain documentation and build knowledge repositories Evaluate new database technologies and licensing options Participate in on-call rotations and incident response Key RequirementsOutline the essential competencies and characteristics that candidates must demonstrate to contribute to our diverse, inclusive culture and succeed in the role. These may include:5–8 years of hands-on experience in database administration Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Proven ability to lead projects independently and drive results Experience with cloud-based database platforms Background in IT infrastructure is a plus Certifications in MySQL or PostgreSQL are a bonus Education/ Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT preferredOur ambitions will bring the very best out in you. You’ll be pushed to aim higher and really own your work. You’ll be encouraged and supported to make things happen, too. It can be challenging. But, as the progress you make will help improve the lives of millions, it’ll be worth it.This is stepping up to a challenge.This is work that’ll move you.Note: Please send your CV only in English language.Employee perks, benefits:Annual global incentive plan-bonusLarge corporation with representation and manufacturingplants in the worldStable employer for Michalovce city and its surroundingsCorporate culture – Underpinning everything we do are our values:Improve careDeliver resultsGrow togetherOwn itDo what´s rightHome office possibilitiesFlexible working hoursIntroduction program according to company standardsDevelopment trainingsCareer opportunities for internal employeesReferral bonus systemRecognition programMeals in the amount of 0.44 Eur per one meal unit / daySupplementary pension plan after the trial period with theemployer's contributionSocial fund (various support and perks for employees)Free bus transport within Michalovce cityVarious events / team building activities for employeesVarious employee discounts by vendors within Michalovce city Company:Unomedical s.r.o. (member of the global company Convatec)Priemyselný park 3 071 01 Michalovce, SlovakiaEmail: job-slovakia@convatec.comconvatec.sk | convatecgroup.com | careers.convatec.comBeware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent ConvaTecA formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include an interview confirmed by an official ConvaTec email address.If you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at ConvaTec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you’re unsure, please contact us at careers@convatec.com.Dajte si pozor na podvody online alebo od jednotlivcov, ktorí tvrdia, že zastupujú spoločnosť ConvaTecPred akoukoľvek ponukou práce, sa vyžaduje formálny náborový process, pre všetky naše pracovné príležitosti.To bude zahŕňať, pracovný pohovor potvrdený oficiálnou e-mailovou adresou spoločnosti ConvaTec.Ak Vás osloví podozrivý kontakt cez sociálne médiá, textovú správu, e-mail, alebo telefonát, o nábore v spoločnosti ConvaTec, nezverejňujte žiadne osobné údaje, ani neplaťte žiadne poplatky.Ak si nie ste istí, kontaktujte nás na adrese careers@convatec.com.Equal opportunities ConvaTec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.Rovnaké príležitostiConvaTec poskytuje rovnaké pracovné príležitosti, pre všetkých súčasných zamestnancov a uchádzačov o zamestnanie. Táto politika znamená, že nikto nebude diskriminovaný z dôvodu rasy, náboženstva, vierovyznania, farby pleti, národnostného pôvodu, národnosti, občianstva, pôvodu, pohlavia, veku, rodinného stavu, fyzického alebo mentálneho postihnutia, citovej, alebo sexuálnej orientácie, rodovej identity, vojenského statusu, alebo statusu veterána, genetických predisponujúcich vlastnosti, alebo z akéhokoľvek iného dôvodu, zakázaným zákonom.Notice to Agency and Search Firm RepresentativesConvaTec is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any ConvaTec employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of ConvaTec. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.Upozornenie pre zástupcov agentúr a vyhľadávacích spoločnostíSpoločnosť ConvaTec neprijíma nevyžiadané životopisy od agentúr a/alebo vyhľadávacích spoločností pre túto pracovnú ponuku. Životopisy predložené akémukoľvek zamestnancovi spoločnosti ConvaTec, treťou stranou, ako sú agentúry a/alebo vyhľadávacie spoločnosti, bez platnej písomnej a podpísanej zmluvy o vyhľadávaní, sa stanú výhradným vlastníctvom spoločnosti ConvaTec.Already a ConvaTec employee?If you are an active employee at ConvaTec, please do not apply here. Go to the Career Worklet on your Workday home page and View "ConvaTec Internal Career Site - Find Jobs". Thank you!Ste už zamestnancom spoločnosti ConvaTec?Ak ste aktívnym zamestnancom spoločnosti ConvaTec, prosím, neaplikujte tadiaľto. Prejdite na stránku pracovných príležitosti, na svojej domovskej stránke Workday a zobrazte si „Interná kariérna stránka spoločnosti ConvaTec – Nájsť pracovné miesta“. Ďakujeme!Only candidates who meet our requirements will be invited for the interview. Data of not selected candidates will be deleted in compliance with GDPR and data protection law.Information about personal data processing of job seekers is located on link: https://www.convatec.com/sk-sk/o-nas/kariera/Na osobný pohovor budú pozvaní uchádzači, ktorí spĺňajú naše požiadavky. Materiály neoslovených uchádzačov budú v súlade s nariadením GDPR a so zákonom o ochrane osobných údajov skartované.Informácia o spracúvaní osobných údajov uchádzačov o zamestnanie sa nachádza na: https://www.convatec.com/sk-sk/o-nas/kariera/