Database Reliability Engineer

Swordservices seeks a Database Reliability Engineer in Geneva to serve as the primary technical expert for database stability, performance, and lifecycle management within a complex cloud environment.

This position functions as the central technical authority for all database-related matters within the company's application landscape. Based in Geneva as part of the digital operations team, the role collaborates closely with cloud infrastructure specialists to guarantee system stability, high availability, and optimal performance across various database technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to expert for database technical issues within the application ecosystem.
• Partner with cloud infrastructure teams to manage database deployment, upgrades, and patching.
• Build and sustain database environments using modern platforms, including containerized solutions.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline operations and minimize manual tasks.
• Track database performance metrics to ensure reliability and availability.
• Perform regular audits to spot potential improvements and risks.
• Diagnose and resolve complex database incidents and outages.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts across diverse database technologies.

Requirements

• Demonstrated background in database administration or reliability engineering.
• Deep familiarity with multiple database systems, such as MongoDB, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, CouchDB, Redis, or Kafka.
• Strong grasp of cloud environments and containerized infrastructures like Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Hands-on experience with automation and scripting tools.
• Proven ability to handle database lifecycle processes, including upgrades and patching.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities in production settings.
• Experience with monitoring tools and performance tuning techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working in cross-functional teams.