System Engineer (Database Administrator)
Avaloq · Bioggio, Canton Ticino, Switzerland · Hybrid
Posted Sep 1, 2026
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We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Oracle technologies and solid knowledge of other database platforms. The role focuses on the administration, evolution, and migration of enterprise database environments, supporting critical applications and transformation initiatives across the organization.
Your key tasks
Administer Oracle Database environments as the primary technology, including installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
Manage and support additional database platforms such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, or other NoSQL solutions
Execute and coordinate database migration projects, including cross-version upgrades, platform migrations, cloud migrations, and database consolidation initiatives
Plan and perform migrations from on-premise to cloud-based database services, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AWS, or Azure
Support heterogeneous migration scenarios between different database technologies, ensuring data consistency, performance, and minimal service disruption
Implement and maintain high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Oracle Data Guard, RAC, and equivalent technologies for other platforms
Define and execute backup, restore, and recovery procedures across multiple database systems
Monitor and optimize database performance, capacity, storage, and resource utilization
Troubleshoot incidents, performance bottlenecks, replication issues, and database-related application problems
Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and project teams to design database solutions aligned with business and technical requirements
Produce technical documentation, operational procedures, migration plans, and handover material
Contribute to automation and standardization initiatives for database provisioning, patching, and deployment
4+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, with strong focus on Oracle Database
Solid hands-on experience with Oracle Database administration in enterprise environments
Good knowledge of at least one additional database technology, such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, or MongoDB
Proven experience in database migration activities, including upgrades, platform changes, and cloud migration projects
Strong knowledge of backup and recovery strategies, business continuity, and disaster recovery concepts
Experience with performance tuning, SQL optimization, and troubleshooting of complex database issues
Good understanding of Linux/Unix environments and scripting for automation
Familiarity with database security, access control, and auditing principles
Ability to work effectively in project-based environments and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
Strong communication skills in English
We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible…