Senior Database Engineer (SQL Server)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
Senior Database Engineer (SQL Server)
Location: Zurich Area (hybrid)
We are currently supporting one of Switzerland's most recognised critical infrastructure organisations in the search for an experienced Senior Database Engineer.
This 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.
If you enjoy working on highly available environments, modern database technologies and complex infrastructure challenges-this is a fantastic opportunity.
What you will be doing
Design, engineer and operate enterprise database platforms (primarily Microsoft SQL Server)
Ensure high availability, performance, security and reliability across mission-critical systems
Lead database lifecycle projects including upgrades, migrations and platform improvements
Define technical architectures and infrastructure solutions
Optimise performance, monitoring, disaster recovery and security
Provide technical consulting to internal stakeholders
Collaborate closely with application and integration teams
Participate in an on-call rotation supporting highly available production platforms
What we are looking for
5+ years' experience in Database Engineering / Database Administration
Strong expertise with Microsoft SQL Server
Experience with:
- AlwaysOn Availability Groups
- Performance tuning
- Database security
- Disaster Recovery
- Upgrades & lifecycle management
Good scripting knowledge (T-SQL and/or PowerShell)
Experience with Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance would be highly beneficial
Exposure to MariaDB, Oracle or other database technologies is advantageous
Interest in integration technologies (Kafka / ESB) is a plus-but not essential
Fluent German and good English
Why consider this opportunity?
Work for one of Switzerland's most stable and respected organisations
Large-scale, business-critical IT environment
Modern technologies and long-term technical roadmap
Hybrid working
Excellent investment in training and professional development
5 weeks holiday with the option to purchase additional leave
Outstanding travel and transport benefits
Sports and wellbeing programmes
Excellent employee culture with regular company events
Exceptional long-term career stability