Senior Cloud Database Engineer (f/m/d)

Workload: 100%

As a Senior Cloud Database Engineer at Axpo, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing innovative database solutions in cloud-native and hybrid environments. Your role is vital for aligning database strategies with business objectives and ensuring the efficient operation of our database infrastructure.

What you will do

• Design and continuously develop the database architecture to meet the company's requirements.
• Collaborate with application managers, architects, and systems engineers to integrate and advance database systems.
• Take a technical lead role and develop the database team to enhance effectiveness and technological competence.
• Develop and implement highly available and scalable database solutions in collaboration with other IT teams.
• Advise company management and other departments on all aspects of database technology.
• Monitor database performance, conduct optimizations, and ensure high availability of database services.
• Support the database team, including training and developing team members.
• Create and monitor security policies for database operations.
• Manage disaster recovery and ensure data integrity.
• Maintain up-to-date operational documentation such as manuals, administration, and installation guides.
• Participate in the 24/7 on-call service.

What you bring & who you are

• Degree in Computer Science or a comparable qualification with further education in cloud technologies.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing and maintaining complex cloud and hybrid database systems.
• Proven experience in leading database projects in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with various stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of developing and scaling database-driven solutions.
• Commitment to maintaining high documentation and operational standards.
• In-depth knowledge of MS SQL Server and Oracle high availability solutions, Oracle Linux, shell programming, cloud (Azure, AWS, etc.), infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Experience with cloud database technologies such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven in-depth experience in administration, development, and operation of databases.
• Experience in the design and implementation of database solutions in the cloud.
• Practical experience in transitioning from legacy to cloud-native and hybrid database environments.
• Open to new creative ideas and committed to keeping up with the constantly changing cloud and database market.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken; German language skills would be an advantage.

About the team

Join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to advancing our cloud database landscape. At Axpo, you will work with talented professionals who are passionate about technology and committed to maintaining high standards of operational excellence. Collaborate in an agile environment that values creativity, continuous learning, and the exchange of ideas.