Database Engineer - Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Swiss Re · Bratislava, Slovakia · 8d ago
About the Role
Join our Database as a Service (DBaaS) team and help build, operate, and improve a core platform used across Swiss Re. We provide secure, stable, and easy-to-use database services with a strong focus on automation and self-service capabilities, supporting both private and public cloud environments.
We are looking for a hands-on Database Engineer who enjoys working with enterprise database platforms and is interested in automation, reliability, and continuous improvement.
You will work as part of an experienced and collaborative engineering team responsible for Oracle and PostgreSQL database platforms. The role combines database engineering, operations, automation, and modernization activities, contributing to reliable and scalable services used across the organization.
Operational on-call coverage is limited (approximately once every two months and decreasing as the team grows) and applies only to high-priority incidents. The team follows a "you build it, you run it" philosophy and continuously strives to automate operational activities wherever possible.
What You Will Do
Database Engineering & Operations
- Support and improve enterprise Oracle and PostgreSQL database platforms
- Perform database administration, troubleshooting, and operational activities
- Contribute to platform reliability, availability, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery capabilities
- Investigate and resolve performance issues across database environments
- Participate in production support and incident resolution activities
- Create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
Automation & Platform Improvement
- Contribute to automation initiatives across database platforms
- Develop and maintain scripts, tools, and Infrastructure as Code solutions
- Support modernization efforts across Oracle, PostgreSQL, and cloud-based database services
- Help improve self-service capabilities used by internal engineering teams
- Participate in platform improvements focused on reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence
Collaboration & Delivery
- Work closely with database engineers, application teams, and cloud platform teams
- Participate in agile ceremonies and backlog refinement activities
- Share knowledge, ideas, and best practices within the team
- Contribute to technical discussions and solution design activities
- Help identify opportunities for continuous improvement
About You
Nobody meets 100% of the requirements — and that's perfectly fine. If you meet most of the qualifications below and are interested in enterprise database platforms, cloud technologies, and automation, we'd be happy to meet you.
You will join a highly skilled, dedicated, and cross-functional database team located between Bratislava and Zürich within Global Technology Services.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with Oracle and/or PostgreSQL database administration
- Experience supporting database platforms in enterprise environments
- Good understanding of database performance analysis and SQL tuning
- Experience with high availability, backup, recovery, and operational support activities
- Experience with scripting and automation (Shell/Bash, PL/SQL, Python, or similar)
- Experience working with Linux-based environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and quality-oriented mindset
- Hands-on attitude and willingness to continuously learn and improve
- Professional proficiency in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Oracle RAC, Exadata, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- Experience with PostgreSQL administration and operations
- Experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, OCI, AWS)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tooling
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Experience with monitoring and observability platforms
- One or more Oracle or cloud-related certifications
- Interest in AIOps, machine learning, or statistical modelling
What We Are Looking For
- Someone comfortable working with existing systems and improving them step by step
- A pragmatic mindset focused on practical and sustainable solutions
- Ability to balance technical quality with business needs
- Strong ownership and accountability for delivered work
- A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and solving problems together
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and approaches
For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 2,800 and EUR 4,600 per month (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:
- the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,
- the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.
In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits.
Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.
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About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
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