Database Administrator / Architect (m/f)

In 2023, net sales of the Swiss-based company, which employs about 4 000 people, amounted to 11.The ALSO ecosystem offers around 135 000 resellers hardware, software and IT services from more than 800 vendors in over 1 540 product categories. In the spirit of the circular economy, the company provides all services from provision to refurbishment from a single source. The Supply division comprises the transactional range of hardware and software. The Solutions division supports customers in the development of customized IT solutions and ready-to-use IoT applications. Subscription-based cloud offerings for soft- and hardware as well as platforms for cybersecurity, IoT, virtualization and AI are the focus of the Service area. We are looking for a talented Database Administrator/Architect to join our team and help transform our IT applications into a unified platform. In this role, you will provide direction and guidance to development teams, ensuring a centralized approach to data architecture, monitoring performance, and enhancing overall optimization practices. Additionally, you will collaborate with DevOps and multiple domain teams to implement best practices for database management, data quality, and disaster recovery, while driving innovation toward modern cloud solutions like PaaS.

Act as consulting and support capability between several teams.
Operational support and developer guidance on database architecture, focusing on continuous improvement and optimization.
Collaborate closely with the Developers team on operational DB refactoring, archiving, and data retention strategies.
Guide teams in transitioning data from legacy systems to modern Data Warehouse solutions while ensuring best practices are followed.
Work with developers on performance tuning, data model reviews, and feature improvements such as dynamic pricing models.
Oversee self-service DB provisioning, enabling DevOps to independently create environments for specific services on demand.
Provide ongoing documentation, including data design, flow, and best practices for cloud-based solutions.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in database/data architecture development with strong knowledge of MS SQL, Oracle, Postgres, and No-SQL databases.
• Hands-on experience in availability group management, PaaS solutions, and DB refactoring.
• Expertise in database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and architecture design for cloud migration.
• Experience with DevOps collaboration, particularly in self-service DB provisioning and Kubernetes.
• Innovative and international environment.

If you are a passionate and experienced Database Architect seeking a challenging role, we would love to hear from you.