Open Infrastructure Consultant - Basel

When we speak about "open source" at dbi services we mean "open infrastructure" and our Technology Leader will tell you: "open infrastructure is so cool because it's all about the product: no quarterly payments and no marketing". Open infrastructure also brings the particularity that each member of the community can influence the technology and therefore participate in the future of the product.

What we offer

At dbi services, we value the technical community and encourage our consultants to learn continuously so that they stay on the cutting edge. One of the best training grounds is undoubtedly at the customer's site, where you will be on missions to implement open infrastructure architectures, carry performance analysis, backup&restore and many other tasks. The diversity of clients, challenges and internal processes requires a constant willingness to learn as well as good social skills to communicate with ease. Discover this rich and stimulating position that combines consulting, service desk and training for our customers.

What awaits you

As an Open Infrastructure consultant, you will accompany our customers on site or remotely in different phases of projects. Here are some examples of topics you may be working on:

• PostgreSQL tools & community
• EDB Postgres & tools
• pgpool-II, Patroni, HAProxy, PgBouncer
• Open source database systems in Docker/Kubernetes environments
• MariaDB, MySQL, Galera Cluster and Cluster Control
• Performance troubleshooting
• Various Linux distributions, In addition to internally organized sports activities, we offer support to finance sports subscriptions.

Responsible working models

Flexible working conditions, remote working, part-time and up to 10 days unpaid leave (in addition to 5 weeks' holiday).

Strong values

Sharing of expertise, mutual support and upskilling are central to our strategy at dbi services.

Company Culture

We always see things from a benevolent and kind point of view., As an Open Infrastructure consultant, you will mainly spend your time on consulting missions and will work for the service desk one day per week. Like all our consultants, you will have days for training and internal projects. You will also have the opportunity to give trainings for our customers and to attend technical conferences. As a member of the Open Infrastructure team, you will report to its Delivery Manager. If necessary, the Technology Leader and your team colleagues will be available to support you on a daily basis. In this role, it is essential to collaborate, exchange, ask for help and support your team colleagues by sharing your knowledge. #BeSharing is our core value, because unity is strength.

Do you have experience in SQL?, If you have an HES, ETH or equivalent degree, here is why you are our ideal candidate:

• You specialize in designing, implementing, maintaining and optimizing open source based infrastructures.
• You are fluent in German or French. Good knowledge of English is required.
• Ideally, you already passed a Linux or PostgreSQL certification, The following are the essential skills required for this position:
• You have good social skills
• You are willing to take trainings and certifications
• You have a minimum of 3 years of proven experience in the design, implementation, maintenance and optimization of open source infrastructures
• You know how to use PostgreSQL, or MariaDB, Galera Cluster and Cluster Control
• You are fluent in German and/or French (minimum level C1)
• You understand and can express yourself in spoken and written English (minimum level B1), PostgreSQL high availability & Backup and Recovery