Senior Database Engineer (Oracle/PostgreSQL), 80-100%

On behalf of our client Concordia AG, we are looking for a Senior Database Engineer (Oracle/PostgreSQL), 80-100 %

Why CONCORDIA

As an expert in health, CONCORDIA is committed to creating a work environment where employees feel comfortable and can realize their potential. It is characterized by varied tasks, diverse teams, and a familial atmosphere. Furthermore, we motivate our employees to develop and advance professionally. People who enjoy their work and want to progress in their careers will find what they are looking for with us: Jobs that are 100% healthy.

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Senior Database Engineer (Oracle/PostgreSQL), 80-100 %

Become part of an experienced team that jointly designs and operates a modern, scalable database and infrastructure platform. With us, you will take on responsibility, shape architectural decisions, and contribute your own ideas.

What awaits you

• Together with the team, you will be responsible for the stable operation, engineering, and further development of our Oracle and PostgreSQL database platform in daily business, as well as in projects and releases.
• You will work on the further development of our database and data warehouse platforms, on the migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL, and on expanding our database platforms in the Azure Cloud.
• You will support the team in automation, performance analysis, scripting, monitoring, and logging.
• Infrastructure as Code is an integral part of our way of working: you will actively drive forward the development of our automation and infrastructure standards. Together, we will advance topics such as declarative infrastructure, versioned changes, and reproducible deployments – using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• You will support the further development of our Data Warehouse with GoldenGate and DataHub and contribute to further automating manual processes.
• Exchange and further development are important to us: you will regularly have the opportunity to attend user groups and manufacturer events.
• You can expect a strong team: 3 other DBAs and 8 Linux Engineers work together with close technical exchange and short decision-making paths.
• We speak Swiss German & German and are in the Lucerne office at least 3 days a week.
• You will work in a self-organized environment with a lot of scope for design, flexibility, personal responsibility, and trust.

What you bring

• Several years of experience in the operation and engineering of Oracle or PostgreSQL databases.
• Enthusiasm for modern platform and cloud technologies.
• Experience in automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible) and enjoyment in making lasting improvements.
• A structured, responsible way of working, quick comprehension, and a high standard of quality.
• Analytical thinking, conceptual strength, and a solution-oriented approach.
• A degree in computer science or comparable professional experience.
• Very good German language skills (company language) and the ability to confidently understand English documentation.

Nice to have / Your Development Potential

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and declarative systems.
• Automation with Ansible Automation Platform, GitHub Actions, or Chef.
• Infrastructure provisioning with Terraform (On-Prem & Azure).

• Working hours: You have a 41-hour week and can work part-time or flexibly. For selected activities, you can work regularly from home.
• Family-friendly: Full salary during 14 weeks of maternity leave. Additional contributions to child and education allowances. Up to 90% cost coverage for external childcare for your children.
• Training and further education: CONCORDIA supports internal and external further education. We accompany you individually in your career planning.
• Pension fund: We offer you an extremely attractive, secure pension fund with above-average employer contributions and generous benefits.
• Appreciation: In the CONCORDIA family, you will experience appreciation and team spirit.
• Insurance: CONCORDIA covers the payroll deductions for loss-of-earnings insurance (sickness and accident) and insures you generously.

Already in 2016 and 2018, CONCORDIA excelled at the Swiss Arbeitgeber Award with outstanding results. In 2020, we even took first place in the category for large companies with more than 1000 employees, and in 2022 we were awarded second place. In 2025, too, we can rightly state that we are among the very best employers in Switzerland.

Your next step

Do you have any further questions about this position? Jan Madera, Team Leader System Engineering, Phone +41 41 228 08 63, will be happy to help. Christoph looks forward to receiving your application.

Do you have any further questions about this position?
Jan Madera, Team Leader System Engineering, Phone +41 41 228 08 63, will be happy to help.

Christoph looks forward to receiving your application.
Christoph von Moos
HR Consultant

Please also send us your certificates and diplomas along with your resume. Thank you very much in advance!

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