Senior Database Specialist (1291)

About the job

Zollikofen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Plan and monitor database deployment; define system requirements
• Provide, operate, automate, engineer and re-engineer PostgreSQL databases and associated platforms
• Design and implement PostgreSQL databases on a variety of hardware infrastructures and operating systems
• Responsible for troubleshooting and tuning as well as ongoing operations; create migration plans for release upgrades/changes or transitions to other database software
• Advise and support system and application development regarding logical design, database technology and database operations; create and conduct workshops and technical documentation

What makes you unique

• Completed IT apprenticeship with a focus on platform development and/or relevant training as an Oracle database administrator; knowledge of Oracle databases is desirable
• Experience with operating systems and scripting (e.g. SQL, PSQL, shell scripting, Perl, Ansible), as well as hands-on experience with backup/recovery; know-how in database automation (Ansible, Bash, etc.) is an advantage
• Strong cooperation and communication skills; team-oriented and willingness to learn new technologies; logical/analytical thinking, ability to work independently
• Experience in technical project management or as a ScrumMaster is an advantage, as well as enjoyment of independent work in a motivated and highly competent agile team
• Very good knowledge of two official languages and desirable knowledge of English

In a nutshell

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can apply your knowledge and skills in relational databases, especially PostgreSQL with know-how in Oracle? Then you are exactly right with us, as we are looking for you to strengthen our team.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

How much (B)IT is in you?

We - the Federal Office of Information Technology and Telecommunications (BIT) - are the future-oriented and agile office. Curious minds, ambitious doers and innovative forward thinkers develop diverse digital solutions for Switzerland with us. We support and promote mobile and location-independent working. This allows our team players to organise their work flexibly and individually wherever possible - for the compatibility of family and career. In addition, we maintain an open "du" culture at BIT and support you and your future with a wide range of training and further education opportunities.

Additional information

Please apply via our application management system. Click on "Apply now".
We do not consider personnel service providers for this position.

Questions about the position

Riccardo Francone
Head of Chapter Data Management
+41 58 46 35488