Senior Database Engineer
About this role
YOUR MISSION
Design, engineer, and operate highly available database platforms, including MS SQL Server, MariaDB, and Oracle
Own the architecture, performance, security, and lifecycle management of critical database solutions
Lead technical initiatives and modernization projects, ensuring delivery on quality, timelines, and business objectives
Drive database excellence through performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and continuous optimization
Advise stakeholders on architecture, security, operational stability, and best practices across the data platform landscape
Collaborate closely with Engineering, DevOps, Platform Engineering, Operations, and Enterprise Architecture teams
Support the evolution of modern integration and event-streaming capabilities, including technologies such as Kafka
Contribute to the reliability and availability of core platforms through on-call participation and close collaboration with external service providers
YOUR EXPERIENCE & TALENTS
MUST HAVE
Hands-on experience with MS SQL Server, including the operation and further development of enterprise database environments
Solid knowledge of high-availability architectures (AlwaysOn), performance optimization, security, upgrades, and disaster recovery
Experience using T-SQL and PowerShell to automate and manage database operations
Practical exposure to Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance environments
Good understanding of database architecture, monitoring, and operations within business-critical platforms
Very good German skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
NICE TO HAVE
Experience working with MariaDB and/or Oracle in enterprise environments
Exposure to Kafka, event streaming, or integration platforms, with the willingness to support integration-related topics alongside database operations
Familiarity with IBM webMethods ESB or similar middleware and integration technologies
BENEFITS OFFERED BY OUR CLIENT
A unique workplace at one of Switzerland’s most exciting and dynamic environments
Flexible working arrangements with up to 2 days of Home Office per week
Free ZVV Bonus Pass, GA travelcard contribution, and parking benefits
5 weeks of vacation with options to purchase additional vacation days or take extended leave
Outstanding employee events and generous service anniversary rewards
Free sports programs, yoga, boot camps, and discounted fitness memberships
Comprehensive insurance benefits including private accident coverage
Financial and time support for training, certifications, and professional development through internal learning programs
Collaborative culture with short decision-making paths and a strong team spirit
PERFECT MATCH? We look forward to receiving your application!
QUESTIONS? Please contact Sara at +49 30 233291745
RECOMMENDATIONS? We’ll reward the successful placement of your recommendation with EUR 1000
Company at a glance
We are a cross-industry and cross-functional management and personnel consultancy leveraging the growing number of highly qualified full-time and part-time freelancers and the potential of digitisation in order to offer advisory and implementation support in a sustainable, more agile manner and with more attractive conditions for customers and employees.
We have received several awards for our unique work and business model as Pioneer in Consulting 4.0 and New Work. CROWDCONSULTANTS means:
- Cross-generational co-working as partners instead of hierarchies
- Agile, on-demand "crowdsourcing" of skills, specifically tailored to our clients' needs instead of a fixed pool of consultants
- Flexible, fabulous place to work instead of a traditional company setup
- Digitization and Sharing Economy Principles instead of costly physical infrastructure
Our recent client engagements have been focused on:
- Recruiting and employer branding
- Startup support
- Project, Program and Change Management
- Digitization, IT transformation and process optimization.
We look forward to contact requests from and engaging with:
- Startups whose growth we accompany very success-based
- larger companies seeking agile, professional support for transformation projects
- Former top managers who enjoy contributing their expertise to our projects as interim managers or expert advisors.
- Digital natives and "technoholics" who want to work on exciting projects in direct collaboration with experienced professionals.
CROWDCONSULTANTS 360 GmbH
Akazienstraße 3a · 10823 Berlin, Germany
Tel: +49 30 233 291 740
Managing Director: Damiano Albrecht
Commercial Register: HRB 177846B, AG Berlin-Charlottenburg
Top Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Home office
- Free ZVV Bonus Pass
- GA travelcard contribution
- Parking benefits
- 5 weeks of vacation
- Employee events
- Service anniversary rewards
- Free sports programs
- Yoga
- Boot camps
- Discounted fitness memberships
- Comprehensive insurance benefits
- Private accident coverage
- Training and professional development
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