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Senior Database Platform Engineer

Avaloq · Bioggio, TI, Switzerland
Bioggio, TI, SwitzerlandExp: 5+ yrsHybrid
Remuneration
Not specified
Location
Bioggio, TI, Switzerland
Visa sponsorship
Not specified

Job summary

As a Senior Database Platform Engineer, you will automate Oracle database operations to create a secure and scalable platform within an agile team.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA or Database Engineer.
  • University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a comparable field.
  • Strong hands-on Oracle expertise including installation, patching, and performance troubleshooting.
  • Experience in automation using Ansible, Terraform, Git, and scripting.
  • Understanding of public cloud platforms and container technologies.
  • Experience in regulated environments with knowledge of auditability and vulnerability management.
  • Strong engineering mindset focused on automation and continuous improvement.
  • Effective communication skills in English and ability to collaborate in international teams.

Responsibilities

  • Automate the complete Oracle database lifecycle using Terraform, Ansible, and scripting.
  • Develop and maintain automation for database provisioning and post-clone configuration.
  • Operate automated workflows for daily database operations.
  • Manage database configuration through GitOps practices.
  • Enhance backup, recovery, and disaster recovery automation.
  • Drive platform standardization through immutable infrastructure.
  • Automate large-scale database refreshes and maintain the central automation framework.
  • Manage database security and oversee the TDE key lifecycle.
  • Contribute code, participate in peer reviews, and collaborate with various teams.

Skills

AnsibleBashGitKubernetesLinuxOpenTofuOracle CloudPythonTerraform

Degrees

University degree in Computer ScienceEngineering

Languages

EnglishGermanItalian

Relocation

No