Senior Database Engineer
Swiss ReRegion of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Posted January 27, 2026
45600 - 75600 EUR
Full Time
About the Company
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Database Engineer to drive innovation across on-prem, private cloud, and public cloud environments, with a strong focus on automation, stability, security, and cost efficiency.
Requirements
- Experience designing and operating complex database environments in cloud or private cloud settings
- Strong understanding of Oracle databases in RAC environments, preferably on Exadata
- Good understanding of PostgreSQL database internals
- Deep understanding of SQL performance tuning and optimization in Oracle and PostgreSQL
- Experience supporting mission-critical database platforms, including high availability, replication, backup and recovery, and operational readiness
- Experience with scripting and automation (Shell/Bash, PL/SQL, Python)
- Experience taking technical ownership of database platforms, including design decisions, operational trade-offs, and long-term sustainability
- Experience developing automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for database platforms
- Strong attention to detail, quality-oriented mindset, and solution-focused approach
- Hands-on attitude with a willingness to continuously learn and improve
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
Benefits
- Attractive performance-based variable compensation component
- Variety of global and location specific benefits
