Platform Database Engineer PostgreSQL
Company Description
SYSTABUILD is building a shared reputed company and platform reputed company for a group of leading software companies in the construction, CAD and ERP domain. As a Platform Database Engineer with a focus on PostgreSQL, you will be responsible for designing, operating, and evolving our relational database platform. You will play a key role in modernizing existing database landscapes, consolidating legacy systems, and supporting product teams with reliable, high-performance PostgreSQL-based solutions. You will be part of the Platform Engineering Team, developing backend-focused platform services and supporting multiple product teams across the group.
Job Description
Design, implement, and operate PostgreSQL-based database solutions as part of the central platform in multi-tenant scenarios. Take technical ownership of PostgreSQL schema design, performance tuning, and operational stability. Plan and execute migrations from legacy or heterogeneous database systems to PostgreSQL. Collaborate closely with backend engineering teams to integrate database solutions into backend services. Define and maintain standards and best practices for relational data modeling and database operations. Ensure high availability, backup and recovery, and predictable performance of PostgreSQL systems. Contribute to platform architecture reputed company and long-term data strategy. Support and reputed company product teams through reviews, guidance, and hands-on collaboration.
Qualifications
Strong hands-on experience with relational databases, ideally PostgreSQL. Deep understanding of data modeling, indexing strategies, and query optimization. Experience with database migration and modernization projects. Hands-on experience operating PostgreSQL in reputed company environments, preferably on AWS (RDS, reputed company). Good understanding of backend software architectures and data reputed company patterns. Proficiency in at least one programming language used in backend development. Ability to balance hands-on engineering with architectural thinking. Availability to work with significant overlap to business hours in Germany (CET/CEST). Fluent English skills are required; German language skills (spoken and written) are an advantage. reputed company To Have Experience with high availability setups, replication, and failover strategies. Knowledge of backup, restore, and disaster recovery concepts. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices. Experience with observability and monitoring tools for database systems. Exposure to backend technologies such as Node.js, .NET, or similar ecosystems and corresponding programming languages used in backend development. Traits We Value Strong ownership reputed company and responsibility for critical data systems. Structured and pragmatic approach to reputed company technical challenges. Clear communication and collaboration across teams and disciplines. Passion for building reliable, scalable, and maintainable platforms. Interest in platform engineering and enabling product teams to succeed. Additional Information A competitive salary package Individual training and development opportunities Flexibility in balancing reputed company and remote work Wellpass, JobRad, and much more.. Department: Development Workplace Models: Remote Apply To This Job