Database Architect

Package Description

• Competitive Salary 
• Corporate Benefits Package 
• Chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team

Job Introduction

Serco is the preferred partner for European Institutions and International Organisations, offering ICT services and Contact Centre management across Europe. Our expertise extends from Information System support to consultancy under the government framework, supporting key entities such as the European Commission and Executive Agencies. As a leader in Service Integration and Management, we ensure seamless delivery of services across various platforms, embodying our commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

We are hiring a Database Architect for the European Commission in Brussels and various locations around Europe.

Main Responsibilities

• Data analysis and modelling.
• Database design and implementation.
• Reverse engineering of existing databases.
• Development, maintenance and integration of database components.
• Integration with other databases.
• Develop best practices for standard naming conventions and coding practices to ensure consistency of data models and databases.
• Writing of technical documentation.
• Assistance with deployment and configuration of the system.
• Troubleshooting and optimization.
•  Provision of technical evaluations and audit reports of databases.2
• Risk analysis.
• Participation in meetings with the project teams

Successful Candidate

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

A Bachelor’s level or 3 years of higher education

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Capability to write clear and structured technical and non-technical documents.
• Capability to speak to business and technical audiences.
• Ability to give high level and technical presentations3
• Ability to apply high quality standards.
• Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in database architecture.
• Ability to participate in multi-lingual meetings, good communication skills.
• Capability of integration in an international/multi-cultural environment.
• Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in working in team;
• Ability to participate in multilingual meetings;
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environment, on multiple large projects;
• Excellent Team Player
• Ability to understand, speak and write English. French will be an advantage;
• High degree of discretion and integrity is required as the applications managed and maintained contain personal and confidential data

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

About the Company

Serco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe

Why should you join Serco ?

• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.

We are diverse and inclusive organisation

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.

We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.

In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team

Important

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Please contact the recruitment team if needed

Data Protection:

For more information on how the personal data is processed, please see the link Data Protection policy here.