Final-Year Internship - Database Administrator / DBA - (F/M)
(Massy - France)
Founded in 2000, Ivalua is a global leader in cloud procurement management software.
6-month internship starting January 2027
OUR COMPANY
At Ivalua, we are a global community of experts convinced that digital transformation makes supply chains more sustainable and resilient, while improving collaboration with suppliers. We achieve this through our cloud spend management platform, which enables hundreds of large brands to manage their spend and suppliers while optimizing their profitability, their ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) performance, reducing risks and improving their productivity. Driven by our passions and fueled by our shared ambitions, we give ourselves the means to meet challenges and create impactful experiences for our clients and our partner ecosystem, while giving meaning to our teams.
Find out more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us on LinkedIn
THE OPPORTUNITY
CONTEXT: Our IT department is every day in action, problem-solving and innovation so that our teams and clients can work hand in hand. In this context, we are looking for an IT Client Ops DBA.
ROLE: Within Ivalua's IT Client Ops team, you interact with the IT, R&D, Build & Run teams on a daily basis. The database administrator position is a unique opportunity to discover and take on a broad database administration responsibility, in a stimulating environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO WITH US
- Be responsible for monitoring, maintenance and operational support of our entire portfolio of more than 25,000 databases
- Be in charge of maintenance and support of all MS SQL production/QA/development servers
- Maintain the reliability, stability and data integrity of databases
- Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability and security
- Provide support in the administration, backup, integrity and security of various SQL databases
- Be responsible for database-related tasks, from software upgrades to troubleshooting
- Continuously evaluate, improve and optimize our current database environment
- Provide feedback to development teams on performance issues encountered in production
YOUR PROFILE
Currently enrolled in a computer science program (Master's or 3rd-year engineering school), you are looking for a 6-month final-year internship. More than your degree level, your technical curiosity, rigor and desire to learn will make the difference.
Skills and Experience:
- Solid foundational knowledge of computing
- You are autonomous in SQL querying
- A first approach to MS SQL Server is a plus
- You can intervene in troubleshooting related to tuning and maintenance issues
- You have a professional level of English that allows you to interact orally and in writing with our teams based all over the world
A plus: mastery of one or more of the following skills
- Windows Server WS2019+
- Active Directory Services
- Hyper-V
- PowerShell
- Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
- Elasticsearch / Logstash / Kibana
- Networking (TCP/IP, Firewall, VLAN)
- MS Azure
Desired Qualities:
- You are rigorous, persevering and able to work autonomously
- Your ability to grasp complex technical issues will be your asset to succeed in this role
- You are able to work in a fast-changing environment
- You are multitasking and can switch context efficiently between different activities and teams
- You enjoy teamwork
- You communicate easily with all Ivalua teams and adapt to the company's multicultural context
WHAT COMES NEXT
If your application matches the skills sought for this role, our recruitment team will contact you to schedule a first phone call. Take one step further toward achieving your goals - apply today!
A dedicated recruiter will guide you at every step of the recruitment process. We are here to support you.
Our recruitment process is designed to assess your skills through a series of personalized interviews with our teams. Interviews will take place virtually and in person at our offices.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT IVALUA
- A "Hybrid" model (3 days on site, 2 days remote),
- We are a team driven by the desire to push the limits of product and technological innovation,
- A privately held, constantly growing company,
- A stable and profitable company,
- Every week, the opportunity to gather together around a meal provided by the company,
- Thrive while pursuing your goals through a powerful team spirit, conducive to creativity and productivity,
- Reveal your professional potential through our training and career development program,
- Join a dynamic and international team of experts in their fields, and collaborate with people passionate about their work and guided by a shared vision,
- Experience an inclusive work environment open to diversity, where your contribution will be appreciated and valued,
- Take part in the numerous events organized by the company (sports competitions, music events and team building),
- Acclaimed by its employees, Ivalua was named by Comparably (https://www.comparably.com/companies/ivalua):
Carried by our differences - Your energy is our strength!
United by our values, we celebrate diversity and equity in all their breadth to build an inclusive work environment. To help our clients make their supply chains more efficient, sustainable and resilient, we rely on our international teams with diverse backgrounds, skills and perspectives. We believe in equal opportunities and in diversity as drivers of innovation, fostering a spirit of inclusivity, a productive and pleasant work environment, and offering fulfilling career prospects for all Ivaluans.
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