Senior Database Architect

Energie Noire; Kansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after onboarding

International team collaboration

Executive board interaction

Job summary

Energie Noire, a newly established company in Morocco backed by BigBang Tec Europe SE, seeks a Senior PostgreSQL Architect to lead database solutions and scale systems for SMEs.

You will work in an international environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help shape a fast-growing organization from its early stages. On-site onboarding with hybrid options later; English is the corporate language.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of PostgreSQL experience.
• Strong focus on data integrity and safety.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, scalable database solutions.
• Contribute to architecture decisions for complex systems.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, and Operations.
• Document and share knowledge across teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

International mindset

English proficiency

Tools

PostgreSQL

Performance tuning

Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams)

Job description

Department: R&D / Database Architecture

Location: Morocco (initial on-site onboarding phase, followed by hybrid working options)

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting Line: Manager Product Development

Position Summary

In this role, you will contribute directly to the development and scaling of innovative digital solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. You will work in an international environment, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and help shape a fast-growing organization from its early stages. This position offers the opportunity to take responsibility, grow professionally, and actively live our values of Integrity, Excellence, and Sustainability.

About The Company

Energie Noire is a newly established company in Morocco, backed by a German parent company that has represented highly advanced technologies and innovation in the German-speaking market since 1983.

We are guided by the values of Integrity, Excellence, and Sustainability, which shape our decisions, our leadership culture, and our collaboration.

Together with our parent company, BigBang Tec Europe SE, Energie Noire develops scalable and flexible digital solutions for the digitalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with an initial strategic focus on Europe.

Customer focus, technological excellence, and long-term partnerships are at the core of everything we do.

Energie Noire is an exciting, fast-growing company operating at the forefront of modern technologies, with English as the corporate language.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality solutions aligned with product strategy
• Contribute to architecture, scalability, and operational reliability
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration (Product, QA, Operations)
• Ensure documentation and knowledge sharing

What We Offer

The opportunity to be part of an ambitious growth journey from the very beginning

A culture characterized by respect, trust, and open communication

Space for individual ideas, creativity, and entrepreneurial initiative

Continuous professional development through training and coaching at the BigBang Tec Academy

Collaboration and exchange within diverse, international teams

After an initial on-site onboarding phase, the option for hybrid working

Modern and attractive workplace equipment

Regular and direct exchange with members of the executive board

General Soft Skills We Expect

Strong identification with and commitment to our values of Integrity, Excellence, and Sustainability

Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility in daily work

The ability to motivate oneself and take pride in shared achievements

Enjoyment in achieving ambitious goals, particularly as part of a team

Willingness to take ownership and accountability for results

Openness to new ideas and a readiness to embrace change

An entrepreneurial mindset, characterized by initiative and solution-oriented thinking

Soft Skills Required For This Position

• Strong organizational skills
• International mindset
• Strong communication skills

General Cross-Functional Hard Skills We Expect

Proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Confident and professional use of Microsoft products, in particular Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Cross-Functional Hard Skills Required For This Position

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Functional / Technical Hard Skills Required

Must

• 5+ years of experience with PostgreSQL
• Expertise in performance tuning at scale
• Proven ability to make architecture decisions for complex systems
• Strong focus on data integrity and safety
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of replication and failover strategies
• Experience with migration support for large-scale databases
• Familiarity with security and access control best practices

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Energie Noire is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age.