Database Reliability Engineer in Genève

pWe are opening a bDatabase Reliability Engineer /b position to strengthen a team responsible for the reliability and operational management of application environments. The successful candidate will act as the main technical point of contact for database-related matters, working closely with hybrid cloud infrastructure, automation, development and architecture teams. The role focuses on ensuring database availability, security, performance and continuous improvement. /p h3Job Responsibilities /h3 ul liAct as the primary technical reference for databases across the application landscape, coordinating activities with infrastructure and automation teams. /li liMaintain and optimize the stability, performance and operational reliability of database technologies, including PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, MongoDB, CouchDB, Redis and Kafka. /li liInvestigate database-related incidents, identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive measures. /li liCollaborate with developers, solution architects and technical teams to improve query execution, indexing strategies, data access patterns and database resilience. /li liManage database lifecycle activities, including patching, upgrades, migrations, backup and recovery validation, capacity planning and decommissioning. /li liAutomate recurring operational tasks, such as health checks, configuration validation, backup verification, monitoring controls and operational reporting. /li liEnhance database observability through monitoring solutions, alerting mechanisms and dashboards, while contributing to security hardening, vulnerability remediation, access reviews and compliance requirements. /li liMaintain technical documentation, operational procedures and best practices, while supporting data protection measures such as encryption, pseudonymization, anonymization, retention management and controlled deletion. /li /ul h3Job Requirements /h3 ul liAt least three years of experience in a technical leadership or team leadership role. /li liA minimum of two years of experience operating PostgreSQL, MariaDB or SQL Server databases, ideally in large-scale production environments. /li liAt least one year of experience in infrastructure automation and operational process improvement. /li liA minimum of one year of professional software engineering experience using an object-oriented programming language. /li liStrong understanding of database administration, maintenance, monitoring and performance optimization. /li liProven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, analyze database performance and implement sustainable improvements. /li liKnowledge of database security, access management, backup and recovery processes, and regulatory compliance requirements. /li liStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. /li /ul h3Joining Sword means… /h3 ul liContinuous learning: A training budget that grows every month, available for use across an extensive training catalogue /li li25 days of paid leave: All employees are entitled to 25 days of paid annual leave /li liInternational accident insurance coverage /li liRegular events: Monthly gatherings to connect with colleagues in small or large groups /li liInternational environments: Opportunities to work on assignments within major international organizations /li liInnovation: Contribute to impactful and innovative projects across a wide range of industries /li liExtra perks: Employees benefit from an attractive programme offering a variety of benefits and discounts /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr