YOUR JOB IN A NUTSHELL

As an IT Oracle Database Administrator within IT Agile Production Services (Linux/Unix Databases Infrastructure), you will contribute to maintaining and optimizing our Oracle and PostgreSQL environments. Based in Brussels (near Central Station), your focus will be on database migration to cloud, performance tuning, and ensuring data integrity and high availability.

AND IN DETAIL

• Lead the migration of databases from legacy to cloud, shaping the future of our IT landscape.
• Optimize Oracle database performance, fine-tuning systems to deliver speed, reliability, and excellence.
• Guarantee data integrity and high availability, keeping our critical systems up and running without compromise.
• Maintain and enhance multiple Oracle databases, aligning them with cutting-edge cloud architecture and standards.
• Develop scripts and documentation, creating clear, efficient procedures that empower the team.
• Support developers with expert guidance, helping them overcome challenges and deliver top-tier solutions.
• Manage internal security in Oracle databases, ensuring robust protection and compliance at all times.

YOUR TALENTS AND COMPETENCES

• Proven expertise: 5+ years in Linux/Unix environments, with deep experience in Oracle 19c, Exadata, and performance tuning.
• Cloud & tools mastery: Strong skills in IaaS cloud architectures, plus familiarity with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Dataguard, or Quest TOAD (a bonus!).
• Technical prowess: Hands-on experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), PL/SQL, and Linux/AIX server administration.
• Business insight: Thrives in complex organizations, with bonus points for banking sector experience.
• Language skills: Fluent or good English (mandatory), with French or Dutch fluency as a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).

Soft skills that stand out:

• A true team player who naturally documents processes and shares knowledge.
• Proactive, quick self-starter with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent communicator able to explain technical details clearly to non-experts.
• Analytical, autonomous, and committed, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Flexible and stress-resistant, ready to go the extra mile during peak times.
• Customer-focused, always mindful of service continuity.
• Initiative-driven, independent, and eager to take responsibility.
• Willing to support outside business hours (on-call) when needed.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Sustainability and impact  

We strongly believe in the positive impact that the financial sector can have on the world. BNP Paribas Fortis offers sustainable and responsible investment products and solutions and encourages social entrepreneurship. Together with our customers, we are working towards a better future every day.

DEVELOPMENT & CAREER PERSPECTIVES

We offer a wide range of training courses, workshops and webinars to choose from depending on your availability, interests and goals.

GOOD PLACE TO WORK

In addition to your remuneration and benefits (meal vouchers, insurance, holidays), we offer flexible salary options, allowing you to convert part of your salary into personalised benefits (phone use, IT equipment, transport, etc.).

OUR ENGAGEMENT

At BNP Paribas Fortis, we want to attract and retain all talent, whatever their gender, age, background or sexual orientation, and irrespective of whether they are living with a disability, as every person has their own experiences and their own identity. All of our full-time vacancies are also open to candidates wishing to work on an 80% or 90% full-time equivalent basis.

If the function is categorized as a banking services provider function (cf. Law of 22 April 2019 establishing an oath and a disciplinary regime for the banking sector), you will also need to provide us with a 'certificate of absence of professional ban' from the FSMA confirming that you are not professionally disqualified.

TEMPTED BY THE CHALLENGE?

A first selection is made based on your CV and motivation letter. Are we convinced that you are the right candidate? Then we will contact you.

Good luck!

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