Oracle DBA

As the premier supplier to our international banking client in Basel, Swisslinx are looking for an experienced and open minded Senior Oracle DBA with experience of Oracle and other DB technologies on a long term basis., This is a 12 month contracting starting latest by June 2026 with strong chance of extension (with possibility to extend for up to five years) based in Basel, Switzerland (50% home office offered).

The DBA will work in a small and diverse DBA Team of 4 x DBAs responsible for administration of the Oracle database infrastructures, and Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL. The new hire will work on a mix of project and operational related work in an enterprise environment, with a main focus on Oracle but also supporting migration of some applications onto Postgres.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide standardised templates and configurations for MS SQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL deployments.
• Support adoption of modern database technologies, including containerised database solutions.
• Backup / restore operations
• Monitoring and alert management
• Performance analysis and tuning
• Automate routine database tasks (e.g., provisioning, monitoring, patching) using tools like Ansible and OpenShift.

You will possess as many of the following skills as possible:

• Deep domain expertise in managing and administering enterprise database systems, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL.
• Experience with containerised database technologies and platforms, such as RedHat OpenShift.
• Strong knowledge of database performance tuning, security, and backup/recovery strategies.
• Proficiency in Linux system administration, including scripting (Bash, Python) and automation in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience with automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform to streamline database deployment and management.
• Experience with DevOps practices, emphasizing automation, reusability, and collaboration to enhance database operations and project delivery.
• Fluency with CI/CD tools and code management solutions (e.g., Git), particularly for managing database infrastructure and deployment tasks.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, including Data Centre technologies, networking, and virtualisation, to support database integration into hybrid cloud environments.
• Ability to explore domains beyond current areas of expertise and write clear system and user documentation in English

Nice to have:

• Experience with scheduling tool e.g. ControlM
• Familiarity with modern authorization concepts, such as OAuth and token-based authentication, for secure database access.