Product Database Engineer

Octave; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Octave is seeking a database specialist with solid SQL Server expertise to join a software development environment in Wien. The role focuses on database design, administration, performance optimization, and deployment activities as part of the software lifecycle, with occasional involvement in customer-reported issues.

You will work closely with developers, QA engineers, and project engineers to ensure robust database solutions and smooth operations across Windows Server and IIS environments,

Qualifikationen

• Good knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and relational database concepts.
• Experience with database design, T-SQL development, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of SQL Server administration, including backup/recovery, security, and maintenance.
• Understanding of software development processes and database integration within enterprise applications.
• Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., C#, PowerShell, Python).
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar deployment and release management tools.
• Experience with Windows-based application environments, IIS, and basic networking concepts.
• Experience with monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to database design, implementation, and maintenance for new and existing product features.
• Support SQL Server administration, including configuration, maintenance, security, backup, and recovery.
• Monitor and optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and troubleshooting.
• Support software deployments, database migrations, and CI/CD processes.
• Assist in maintaining application environments, including Windows Server and IIS.
• Support the investigation and resolution of databaseand application-related issues in collaboration with development and support teams.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational procedures.
• Provide database expertise during installations, upgrades, and maintenance activities.

Kenntnisse

SQL Server

T-SQL

Performance tuning

Windows Server

PowerShell

C#

Azure DevOps

Monitoring tools

Tools

IIS

Jobbeschreibung

Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a database specialist with solid SQL Server expertise who enjoys working in a software development environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable with database design, administration, performance optimization, application environment maintenance, and deployment activities, and is interested in expanding their understanding of web applications and related technologies such as Entity Framework.

Job Location (Short): Wien, Austria
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req Id: 2884
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a database specialist with solid SQL Server expertise who enjoys working in a software development environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable with database design, administration, performance optimization, application environment maintenance, and deployment activities, and is interested in expanding their understanding of web applications and related technologies such as Entity Framework.

Responsibilities

The role combines database design, administration, and operational support for our software products. Working closely with developers, QA engineers, and project ingeneers, you will contribute to database-related activities throughout the software lifecycle and internal environments. From time to time, you may assist with the investigation of customer-reported issues related to the database or application environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to database design, implementation, and maintenance for new and existing product features.
• Support SQL Server administration, including configuration, maintenance, security, backup, and recovery.
• Monitor and optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and troubleshooting.
• Support software deployments, database migrations, and CI/CD processes.
• Assist in maintaining application environments, including Windows Server and IIS.
• Support the investigation and resolution of database and application-related issues in collaboration with development and support teams.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational procedures.
• Provide database expertise during installations, upgrades, and maintenance activities.

Education / Qualifications

Technical Requirements

• Good knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and relational database concepts.
• Experience with database design, T-SQL development, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of SQL Server administration, including backup/recovery, security, and maintenance.
• Understanding of software development processes and database integration within enterprise applications.
• Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., C#, PowerShell, Python).
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar deployment and release management tools.
• Experience with Windows-based application environments, IIS, and basic networking concepts.
• Experience with monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with software development teams in an Agile environment.
• Understanding of how .NET web applications and ORM technologies (e.g., Entity Framework) interact with SQL Server databases.
• Experience with Azure services and cloud-hosted environments.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Familiarity with SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions, including Failover Clustering and Always On Availability Groups.
• Experience with database synchronization, replication, or migration technologies.

About Octave

Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle - Design, Build, Operate and Protect - where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option.

Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most.

Octave has more than 7,000 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Why work for Octave?

All in. Always forward. That\'s the way we do things around here. We put trust in our people because we believe it\'s the best way to unleash potential, bring ideas to life, and keep moving ahead. And it\'s why we\'re committed to creating an environment that\'s truly supportive, providing you with the resources you need to support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world.

Everyone is welcome

At Octave, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are critical to the success of our people and our business. Here, everyone is welcome. As an inclusive workplace, we don\'t discriminate. In fact, we embrace differences and are fully committed to creating equal opportunities, an inclusive environment, and fairness for all.

Respect is the cornerstone of how we operate, so speak up and be yourself. You\'re valued here.