Database Reliability Engineer

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Sword Services is hiring a Database Reliability Engineer in Geneva to serve as the technical reference for database topics across a complex app landscape, partnering with cloud infrastructure to ensure stability and performance. The role emphasizes designing and maintaining containerized database environments, driving automation, monitoring, incident response, audits, and improvement across multiple technologies such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Redis and Kafka. Requirements include proven DBA or reliability engineering experience, strong cloud and Kubernetes/OpenShift know-how, automation and scripting skills, and lifecycle management for upgrades and patches, plus collaboration and problem solving. To apply, tailor your resume to demonstrate multi-DB ownership, concrete performance gains, and cross-functional teamwork; highlight on-site readiness in Geneva, relevant certifications, and include links to runbooks or automation scripts.

We are opening a position for a Database Reliability Engineer to strengthen a digital operations team based in Geneva. The role serves as the main technical reference point for database topics across a complex application landscape, working closely with cloud infrastructure teams to ensure stability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary expert for database-related technical matters within the application ecosystem

• Collaborate with cloud infrastructure specialists on database lifecycle activities (deployment, upgrades, patching)

• Design and maintain database environments in modern platforms, including container-based solutions

• Implement automation processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual interventions

• Monitor database performance and ensure optimal availability and reliability

• Conduct audits and proactively identify areas for improvement

• Troubleshoot incidents and resolve complex database issues

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across multiple database technologies

Requirements

• Proven experience in database administration or reliability engineering roles

• Strong knowledge of several database systems such as MongoDB, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, CouchDB, Redis or Kafka

• Solid understanding of cloud environments and containerized infrastructures (e.g., Kubernetes/OpenShift)

• Experience with automation and scripting tools

• Ability to manage database lifecycle processes including upgrades and patching

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in production environments

• Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance tuning

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional teams