Database Specialist Senior (1291)

Zollikofen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100% This is the contribution you can make • Plan and monitor database use; define system requirements • Provide, operate, automate, engineer, and re-engineer PostgreSQL databases and associated platforms • Design and implement PostgreSQL databases on a wide variety of hardware infrastructures and operating systems • Be responsible for troubleshooting and tuning as well as ongoing operations; create migration plans for release upgrades/changes or when switching to another database software • Advise and support system and application development with regard to logical design, database technology, and database operations; create and conduct workshops and technical documentation <br /> This makes you unique • Completed apprenticeship in computer science with a focus on platform development and/or subject-related training as an Oracle database administrator; knowledge of Oracle databases is desirable • Operating system and scripting experience (e.g., SQL, PSQL, shell scripting, Perl, Ansible), as well as hands-on practice with backup/recovery; know-how in the automation of databases (Ansible, Bash, etc.) is an advantage • Strong in cooperation and communication; team-oriented and willing to learn new technologies; logical/analytical thinking skills, independent working style • 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 knowledge of English is desirable <br /> In a nutshell Are you looking for a new challenge where you can apply your knowledge and skills in the field of relational databases, especially PostgreSQL with know-how in Oracle? Then you have come to the right place, as we are looking for you to strengthen our team. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population. • Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives. • Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> How much (B)IT is in you? We - the Federal Office of Information Technology and Telecommunications (BIT) - are the future-oriented and agile office. With us, curious minds, ambitious doers, and innovative forward-thinkers develop diverse digital solutions for Switzerland. We support and promote mobile and location-independent work. This allows our team players to organize their work flexibly and individually where 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. To do so, click on <<Apply now>>. We do not consider personnel service providers for this job vacancy. Questions about the position Riccardo Francone Head of Chapter Data Management +41 58 46 35488