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# Team Leader, Database & Messaging Services

- **Company:** VALUNY GmbH
- **Location:** Hannover, Germany (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Online Services, Databases, Data as a Services, IBM DB2, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5964246347

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification
 * Several years of experience operating Microsoft Exchange environments, including Exchange On-Premises, Exchange Online, and hybrid scenarios
 * In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Entra ID, and messaging security
 * Ideally, additional knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and DB2
 * Experience leading technical or project teams is a plus
 * Knowledge of ITIL-based service and operational processes
 * Strong communication and assertiveness skills, as well as a structured, solution-oriented approach to work
 * Very good German skills and good written and spoken English skills for communicating with employees, customers, stakeholders, and service providers.

## Description

The Data & Messaging Services team is part of the Application & Data Services department. It ensures the stable and secure operation of the database platforms (DB2, MSSQL) as well as the messaging infrastructure (Exchange).

Working closely with the business units and service owners, the team ensures the availability of business-critical data and communication services and continuously develops them further.

 * Technical leadership of the Database & Messaging Services, as well as employee development and advancement
 * Responsibility for the operation, availability, and continuous development of the Microsoft Exchange, Exchange Online, Microsoft SQL Server, and DB2 platforms
 * Technical responsibility for Exchange, Exchange Online, and hybrid messaging environments
 * Management, optimization, and further development of service, operations, escalation, and problem management processes
 * Ensuring compliance with SLA, security, and compliance requirements, as well as stable and secure operations
 * Supporting personnel, budget, and resource planning, as well as managing external service providers and vendors
 * Identifying and implementing automation and optimization opportunities to increase efficiency
 * Advising internal stakeholders and customers on messaging and database services, and contributing to strategic technology decisions in the application domain & Data Services