About Convatec
Pioneering 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.com
Pioneering 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 around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 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 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com.
The Database Administration Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining our Microsoft SQL Server databases. This role focuses on daily operations and optimization tasks, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance improvements. Key duties include managing user access, implementing backups, performance tuning, troubleshooting issues, and creating database scripts to support business needs. The role requires participation in on-call rotations, responding to incidents, and working on projects.
Install and configure MS SQL Server instances and migrate databases
Apply patches and upgrade database systems
Create, modify, and delete user accounts and manage permissions
Set up database backups and perform data restorations
Configure maintenance plans and generate reports
Develop database scripts to meet business requirements
Monitor database systems and perform regular health checks
Tune database performance and apply best practices
Work on projects and translate business needs into technical solutions
Troubleshoot problems, analyze issues, and implement solutions
Investigate root causes of incidents and take corrective actions
Participate in on-call duties to resolve critical database issues
2 to 5 years of practical experience managing MS SQL Server - DB2 databases.
IT infrastructure background is required, as this role is for a DB Engineer within Infrastructure, not related with Data Management.
B2 - C1 English level is mandatory.
Candidate must be located in Bogotá, with availability to work on-site 1 day per week (hybrid model: 4 days remote, 1 day office)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT or related field.
Knowledge / Exposure / Experience with Cloud Database Platforms (AWS / Azure)
Strong problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues.
Ability to manage simple projects independently.
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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.
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