Platform Database Engineer PostgreSQL

Company Description

SYSTABUILD is building a shared cloud and platform foundation 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 decisions and long-term data strategy.

• Support and enable 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 cloud environments, preferably on AWS (RDS, Aurora).

• Good understanding of backend software architectures and data access 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.

Nice 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 mindset and responsibility for critical data systems.

• Structured and pragmatic approach to complex 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 office hours and remote work
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