Senior Database Engineer (SQL Server)

pstrongSenior Database Engineer (SQL Server) /strong /p p strongLocation: /strong Zurich Area (hybrid) /p pWe are currently supporting one of strongSwitzerland's most recognised critical infrastructure organisations /strong in the search for an experienced strongSenior Database Engineer /strong. /p pThis is an opportunity to become part of a highly skilled engineering team responsible for designing, operating and evolving enterprise-scale database platforms that support business-critical applications used by thousands of people every day. /p pIf you enjoy working on highly available environments, modern database technologies and complex infrastructure challenges—this is a fantastic opportunity. /p p strong What you will be doing /strong /p p Design, engineer and operate enterprise database platforms (primarily Microsoft SQL Server) /p p Ensure high availability, performance, security and reliability across mission-critical systems /p p Lead database lifecycle projects including upgrades, migrations and platform improvements /p p Define technical architectures and infrastructure solutions /p p Optimise performance, monitoring, disaster recovery and security /p p Provide technical consulting to internal stakeholders /p p Collaborate closely with application and integration teams /p p Participate in an on-call rotation supporting highly available production platforms /p p strong What we are looking for /strong /p p 5+ years' experience in Database Engineering / Database Administration /p p Strong expertise with strongMicrosoft SQL Server /strong /p p Experience with: /p ul liAlwaysOn Availability Groups /li liPerformance tuning /li liDatabase security /li liDisaster Recovery /li liUpgrades lifecycle management /li /ul p Good scripting knowledge (T-SQL and/or PowerShell) /p p Experience with Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance would be highly beneficial /p p Exposure to MariaDB, Oracle or other database technologies is advantageous /p p Interest in integration technologies (Kafka / ESB) is a plus—but strongnot essential /strong /p p Fluent German and good English /p p strong Why consider this opportunity? /strong /p p Work for one of Switzerland's most stable and respected organisations /p p Large-scale, business-critical IT environment /p p Modern technologies and long-term technical roadmap /p p Hybrid working /p p Excellent investment in training and professional development /p p 5 weeks holiday with the option to purchase additional leave /p p Outstanding travel and transport benefits /p p Sports and wellbeing programmes /p p Excellent employee culture with regular company events /p p Exceptional long-term career stability /p