Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there’s more work to be done – that’s why we need you to join us.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role as a senior database and data storage architect, we want to hear from you.

The IT Infrastructure department is responsible for global infrastructure deliveries and operations in Statkraft. The department is part of a large IT organization with more than 150 employees delivering services in 19 countries from our own Data center’s and public cloud. Statkraft has been using cloud since 2015 and are now fully devoted moving most of our services to Azure. “Senior Architect Database” will join an experienced hybrid infrastructure and platform architect team. The team deliver new innovative architecture & design enabling business capabilities and services globally.

The position plays a crucial role in strategic planning, development of roadmaps, architecture& design, frameworks and technical principles for the future use of database and cloud data storage solutions. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and stay up to date with the latest trends. Delivering concepts and architecture to IT projects and collaboration with cross-functional teams is part of the role.

•  Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, with minimum 5 years of work experience.
• Skilled in analysing business/system requirements to recommend suitable data solutions considering optimal solution, compliance, latency, systems integrations.
• Experience delivering strategies, frameworks, and standards in an organization.
• Experience with Azure data storage solutions.
• Experience of database storage usage and backup.
• Proficient in database solutions, governance, security, license management in Azure and on-prem environments.
• Experience with Oracle, MS SQL, performance optimization, integration, transformation, and modernizing to Azure storage solutions.
• Preferable exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
• Fluency in Norwegian and English 

What we offer

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, parental leave and work life balance principles
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

Application deadline: 31. october 2024
Location and travel: The position is located at the main office in Lilleaker, Oslo, Norway.
Contact: For more information about the position, please contact Vigleik Løkensgard, [email protected], or Thomas Johansen, [email protected].