Do you want to help shape the future of cloud database solutions?

Due to strong growth and increasing demand from our customers, we are now looking for a skilled Azure Database Specialist to join our Nordic team in Finland. At Capgemini, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and meaningful projects for leading organizations in a dynamic and international environment. Join our success and contribute to driving innovative database solutions forward!

You will be part of Capgemini's Cloud & Infrastructure Services (CIS) unit, focusing on project and consulting services in the Nordics. Our goal is to offer customers comprehensive cloud solutions with industry-specific expertise, advanced cloud technology, and global resources. We offer a variety of services to our customers, from strategic advice to project implementation.

You will help customers optimize their use of cloud database resources as part of a balanced IT delivery portfolio. You will be engaged in various database-related commitments and customer projects covering the entire lifecycle, from proposal/justification to database design and implementation.

As an Azure Database Specialist , you will:

•Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective Azure database solutions that meet business needs
•Manage both on-premises and cloud-based database environments in hybrid configurations
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and develop database solutions that align with business goals.
•Evaluate database technologies and services to recommend best practices and solutions to optimize performance, reliability, and scalability
•Administer and optimize Azure PaaS databases including Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Maria DB, and Oracle
•Manage database migrations from on-premises to Azure cloud environments
•Implement database security, backup, and disaster recovery strategies
•Monitor database performance and implement optimization strategies
•Provide technical expertise in database administration and troubleshooting
•Stay updated on database technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and improve our database offerings
•Work closely with customers, partners, and other business units to develop and implement innovative database solutions

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements:

•Valid Azure Database Administrator Associate level certification
•Good written and oral skills in Finnish and satisfactory written and oral skills in English
•At least half-time work experience as an Azure database expert for at least 2 years within the last 3 years
•At least half-time work experience as an on-premises database expert for at least 2 years within the last 5 years

Additional Qualifications:

•Valid Expert level certification
•Experience in jointly managing on-premises and cloud databases
•Experience managing Azure PaaS databases (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Maria DB, Oracle) for 2 years in the last 3 years
•Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty certification

Additional Technical Skills:

•Understanding of hybrid database solutions and experience in integrating cloud databases with traditional on-premises database environments
•Knowledge of database performance optimization and cost management practices
•Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
•Understanding of database security best practices and compliance requirements
•Experience with database migration tools and methodologies
•Knowledge of database monitoring and alerting systems
•Understanding of hybrid cloud solutions and experience in integrating public cloud into traditional hosting/delivery models

We offer you

Capgemini is one of the world's leading providers of consulting and technology services. As part of our team, you get the opportunity to participate in significant system projects that have a big impact on people's everyday lives. We want our employees to grow and develop with us and enjoy their work – these are the things we work for every day. Our culture is strongly based on cooperation and helping others.

With us, you can also build your own future, and we support you on your journey with our well-planned career networks and development paths, for example. You will receive help and support for your work, as well as a task where you can utilise your own skills and take genuine responsibility.

Some examples of our comprehensive employee benefits:
•Continuous learning : a global learning platform through which you gain access to more than 250,000 study modules or certifications (Coursera, Pluralsight, Harvard Spark, etc.)
•Modern office premises in Ruoholahti and Lappeenranta. The crown jewel of our Ruoholahti office is the free-to-use Spa & Wellness area, which includes a swimming pool, jacuzzi, saunas, gym, gym and yoga studio.
•Lunch benefit and comprehensive well-being benefits (Edenred), which can be used for massage, business trips or dental care in addition to sports and cultural services.
•A fair and equitable career management program and an unparalleled network of experts to learn from.
•Active sports and hobbies with colleagues e.g. floorball, basketball, downhill skiing and board games.

Interested?

Tell us more about yourself and your skills in the form of a CV and/or application letter. Leave your application to us as soon as possible. We review applications already during the application period and proceed with the process as soon as a suitable person is found.
Please contact us and we will be happy to tell you more about the role and Capgemini!

You can ask more about our process, culture and ways of working from Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Suvi Suonpää suvi.suonpaa@capgemini.com before 11th of June and 12th of August onwards (on summerleave 14.7.-11.8.). The process will be ongoing during July by hiring team.