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You administer Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases, optimize performance, ensure availability and security, conduct migrations, and develop automation concepts for modern platforms.

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Your role in the team

  • Administration and operation of Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL platforms
  • Responsibility for self-operated (On-Premises) as well as Managed Cloud databases
  • Ensuring the availability, performance, and stability of the database landscape
  • Development and continuous enhancement of a modern database platform
  • Planning, implementation, and migration of new database platforms
  • Support for cloud transformations and modernization initiatives
  • Development of standardization and automation concepts
  • Analysis of database performance, resource consumption, and bottlenecks
  • Optimization of queries, data models, and database configurations
  • Capacity planning and scaling of database systems
  • Conducting health checks and performance assessments
  • Implementation of security measures at the database level
  • Establishment of access control concepts based on the Least Privilege principle
  • Implementation of requirements from DORA, GDPR, and internal security policies
  • Securing databases against cyber threats and misconfigurations
  • Technical contact for development and project teams
  • Support in the design, operation, and optimization of database-driven applications
  • Consulting developers on database design, performance, and security

Our expectations of you

Qualifications

  • Good knowledge of high availability and replication procedures
  • Knowledge in database performance tuning
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and automation
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as DORA or ISO 27001 is desirable
  • High quality and safety standards
  • Strong communication skills in interactions with business units and developers
  • Passion for technical challenges and continuous improvement

Experience

  • Several years of experience in administering Microsoft SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL
  • Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery concepts
  • Experience with database monitoring and analysis
  • Experience with MS-SQL clusters, PostgreSQL 10+, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL Flexible Server, or comparable cloud database services
  • Experience with Kubernetes/Linux-based database platforms

What we offer

  • Flexible working hours and up to 60% remote work
  • 0-Euro Germany Ticket, bike leasing, free parking spaces, and excellent transportation connections
  • Hansefit, in-house fitness room with class offerings and corporate sports groups
  • Company pension scheme, asset-building benefits, childcare allowance, and corporate benefits
  • Company celebration, Christmas party, and after-work
  • In-house canteen as well as free coffee and tea

Benefits

Health, fitness & fun

Topics you will work on

Job locations

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  • Location Hanover
    Niedersachsen, Germany

About your employer

The Mecklenburgische Versicherungs-Gesellschaft a.G. has been providing individual insurance solutions since 1797 and is known for its comprehensive risk protection and personal consulting.

Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid
Industry
Banking, Finance, Insurance
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Database Platform Engineer

Mecklenburgische Versicherungs-Gesellschaft a.G.