Technical Team Lead (m/f/d) - Linux & Oracle

The SYNLAB Group is the leading provider of laboratory services in Europe. The company offers the full range of innovative and reliable medical diagnostics for patients, general practitioners, medical care centers, and hospitals. SYNLAB operates in over 30 countries on four continents and holds a leading position in most markets. More than 28,000 employees contribute to the group's success every day.

In our daily work, we shape the framework for modern laboratory diagnostics. A dynamic and diverse range of tasks offers the opportunity to make a real difference. In a family-friendly work environment, our work makes a meaningful contribution to the well-being of people every day. Become a part of our team!

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Team Lead to manage and support our Linux and Oracle platforms. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership capabilities, ensuring stable and efficient operations while guiding a team of system administrators and DBAs. The successful candidate will work closely with infrastructure and application teams, and must maintain a strong, ongoing collaboration with the Head of their area, ensuring alignment of goals and priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team responsible for Linux server and Oracle database operations.
• Act as the technical point of contact for complex system and database issues.
• Ensure availability, performance, and security of Linux and Oracle environments.
• Oversee incident, request management, and projects, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to implement system improvements.
• Work closely with the Head of the area to align on strategic direction, priorities and resourcing.
• Manage platform upgrades, patching, and automation initiatives.
• Support capacity planning, resource allocation, and reporting activities.
• Promote documentation, knowledge sharing, and best practices within the team.

• Strong technical background in Linux system administration (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Experience with Oracle database environments, including performance tuning and backup strategies.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams in a production environment.
• Familiarity with monitoring, automation, and configuration management tools.
• Experience with ITIL-based service delivery processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and German (spoken and written)

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to adapt messaging to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with peers, cross-functional teams, and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive leadership style with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage priorities under pressure and deliver results.
• Collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.

• Exciting IT tasks in an innovative diagnostics environment
• Attractive employee discounts as part of our corporate benefits program
• Permanent employment in a stable market segment
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology
• Corporate health management
• Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking team
• Hybrid work options for greater flexibility and work-life balance
• Career growth and development opportunities in a global setting

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