Database Reliability Engineer

We are opening a position for a Database Reliability Engineer to strengthen a digital operations team based in Geneva. The role serves as the main technical reference point for database topics across a complex application landscape, working closely with cloud infrastructure teams to ensure stability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary expert for database-related technical matters within the application ecosystem

• Collaborate with cloud infrastructure specialists on database lifecycle activities (deployment, upgrades, patching)

• Design and maintain database environments in modern platforms, including container-based solutions

• Implement automation processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual interventions

• Monitor database performance and ensure optimal availability and reliability

• Conduct audits and proactively identify areas for improvement

• Troubleshoot incidents and resolve complex database issues

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across multiple database technologies

Requirements

• Proven experience in database administration or reliability engineering roles

• Strong knowledge of several database systems such as MongoDB, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, CouchDB, Redis or Kafka

• Solid understanding of cloud environments and containerized infrastructures (e.g., Kubernetes/OpenShift)

• Experience with automation and scripting tools

• Ability to manage database lifecycle processes including upgrades and patching

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in production environments

• Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance tuning

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional teams