Job Description

Senior Database Specialist 100% (m/w/d) - PostgreSQL /Azure / SQL Server / Remote & hybrid

Background:

For a leading energy provider we are looking for an accomplished Senior Database Specialist to serve as the single point of contact for all PostgreSQL-on-Azure topics within the Database Services Team. You will support real-time energy-trading, asset-management and predictive-maintenance applications and design secure, highly available database platforms, optimise performance, and coach colleagues across IT and Operations. The engagement is a 12-month contract, primarily remote or hybrid (preferred hubs: Baden CH, Madrid ES). The successful candidate must be willing and able to work on-site in Switzerland or Spain for roughly one week every five weeks.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

oAct as single point of contact & co-ordinate PostgreSQL (Azure) topics for the Database Services Team

oDefine the best practice setup configuration and operation of PostgreSQL (Azure) systems for maximum security, stability and performance

oOperating, managing & supporting PostgreSQL (Azure) & Microsoft SQL Server (on premise & Azure) solutions

oImplement and advise on Industry standard, best practice and creative database solutions

oWork closely with Operations, Development and Business teams to identify operational & performance issues

oParticipate in the testing, delivery and deployment of database improvements through the software development lifecycle and into production

oUse internal and external monitoring tools to identify trends in technical system performance

oProactively lead and own database problems and incidents to resolution

oImplement alerting and processes to prevent and identify database issues to reduce operational and business impact

oDocument and share knowledge to increase the overall technical understanding of the Operations and Development teams

oCommunicate and cooperate with vendors on issue resolution

oWork collaboratively and professionally with others in cross functional teams to achieve goals

oAdvise, influence and mentor to Development and Operations teams on database topics

Required Skills and Experience

oBachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant field or equivalent experience

oSenior level DBA experience (5+ years) supporting Production Applica-tions on PostgreSQL (Azure) & Microsoft's SQL Server platforms in a high pressure environment (e.g. Trading)

oDemonstrable experience of defining & implementing best practice configuration & operating standards for PostgreSQL (Azure)

oExperience of migrating to PostgreSQL (Azure)

oHigh availability and DR solutions

oProduction system monitoring across all levels of the technology stack (Network, SAN, Servers, Database instance, Database)

oPerformance tuning

oMicrosoft's BI toolset: Analysis Services, Reporting Services, Integration Services & PowerBI

oOther database products & technologies, exposure to Oracle.

oExposure to automating tasks using Powershell or community solutions

oDevOps principles & tools

oKnowledge of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) standards and the principles of service delivery

oExcellent problem solving and analytical skills

oIndependence, initiative and team skills

oFlexible, motivated and able to work under pressure to deliver results & meet deadlines

oAbility to communicate complex subjects at different levels (e.g. to support, developers, senior managers & business colleagues)

Languages:

English fluent written and spoken (corporate language)
Reference nr.: 924319DO

Role: Senior Database Specialist 100% (m/w/d)

Industry: Energy

Workplace: remote & hybrid (Baden CH, Madrid ES)

Workload: 100%

Start date: ASAP

End date: 31.07.2026

Job Type: 100%

Work Location: On the road