System Engineer (Database Administrator)

Avaloq Group; Bioggio; Hybrid; CHF 110.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

Avaloq Group in Switzerland is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with strong Oracle expertise to oversee enterprise database environments and drive migrations. You will administer Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, and MongoDB, contributing to cloud migration projects and data modernization initiatives.

The role supports hybrid work and cross-functional teamwork with global stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of experience as a Database Administrator with emphasis on Oracle.
• Hands-on administration of Oracle Database in enterprise environments.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL or MongoDB.
• Proven data migration experience including cloud migrations.
• Strong backup/recovery knowledge, performance tuning, and security basics.
• Good Linux/Unix scripting and cross-stakeholder coordination.

Aufgaben

• Administer Oracle Database environments as the primary technology across environments.
• Support additional databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Plan and execute database migrations, including cloud-based strategies.
• Ensure high-availability, disaster recovery, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with infra, apps, and project teams; produce documentation.

Kenntnisse

English communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Oracle Database

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

MySQL

MongoDB

Jobbeschreibung

• Full-time
• Compensation: CHF 110000 - CHF 120000 - yearly

Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.
We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Description

We are seeking an experiencedDatabase Administrator (DBA)with strong expertise in Oracle technologies and solid knowledge of other database platforms. The role focuses on the administration, evolution, and migration of enterprise database environments, supporting critical applications and transformation initiatives across the organization.

Your key tasks

• Administer Oracle Database environments as the primary technology, including installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
• Manage and support additional database platforms such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, or other NoSQL solutions
• Execute and coordinatedatabase migration projects, including cross-version upgrades, platform migrations, cloud migrations, and database consolidation initiatives
• Plan and perform migrations from on-premise to cloud-based database services, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AWS, or Azure
• Support heterogeneous migration scenarios between different database technologies, ensuring data consistency, performance, and minimal service disruption
• Implement and maintain high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Oracle Data Guard, RAC, and equivalent technologies for other platforms
• Define and execute backup, restore, and recovery procedures across multiple database systems
• Monitor and optimize database performance, capacity, storage, and resource utilization
• Troubleshoot incidents, performance bottlenecks, replication issues, and database-related application problems
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and project teams to design database solutions aligned with business and technical requirements
• Produce technical documentation, operational procedures, migration plans, and handover material
• Contribute to automation and standardization initiatives for database provisioning, patching, and deployment

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as aDatabase Administrator, with strong focus on Oracle Database
• Solid hands-on experience with Oracle Database administration in enterprise environments
• Good knowledge of at least one additional database technology, such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, or MongoDB
• Proven experience indatabase migration activities, including upgrades, platform changes, and cloud migration projects
• Strong knowledge of backup and recovery strategies, business continuity, and disaster recovery concepts
• Experience with performance tuning, SQL optimization, and troubleshooting of complex database issues
• Good understanding of Linux/Unix environments and scripting for automation
• Familiarity with database security, access control, and auditing principles
• Ability to work effectively in project-based environments and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
• Strong communication skills in English

Additional Information

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.

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