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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Architecture Expert* - **Company:** DRV Bund - **Location:** Berlin, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Technology Consulting, Databases, Data Centers, Oracle Exadata, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Systems Development Life Cycle, Ansible, Gitlab - **Published:** September 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5880712476 ## About the Role * Successfully completed academic degree (Diploma, Master's, or equivalent), preferably in the field of IT * At least seven years of relevant professional experience in the architecture and administration of at least two database systems * Proven expert knowledge in database architecture, including knowledge of current methods and applicable standards for the design and implementation concepts of complex database infrastructures * Very good knowledge of BSI Basic Protection, as well as in-depth and detailed knowledge of IT security practices and the topics of data encryption and automation * You have proven experience in project management and leading projects * You are experienced in operating high-availability databases on Engineered Systems / EXADATA, as well as with automation tools (such as Ansible and GitLab), and with * An analytical and proactive approach to work, a high degree of creativity, and the ability to communicate even complex issues in a way that is tailored to the audience round out your profile, Fluency in spoken and written German is required for this position. ## Description We are the Joint Data Center of the German Pension Insurance, with locations in Berlin and Würzburg. We ensure the secure and high-performance operation of the infrastructure, compliance with relevant legal standards, predictable costs, cost-effectiveness, and IT consulting. The Database Management division is responsible for database operations at the German Pension Insurance's data centers. We are responsible for the planning, design, and operation of databases for all pension insurance providers. Your Responsibilities * You will be responsible for building and further developing our georedundant, high-availability database infrastructure, as well as all database architecture matters for the DRV data center * Developing standards and guidelines for the deployment and operation of the databases (Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL) and relevant tools-including the creation of database architecture planning documents-also falls within your scope of responsibilities * To this end, you will develop concepts for a future database architecture in close collaboration with the respective stakeholders, formulate appropriate database architecture goals, identify necessary individual architecture development steps, coordinate them, and facilitate the corresponding governance decisions * You will participate in projects and working groups, as well as in cross-functional, complex system development initiatives, and support the division's database strategy * You will plan the migration to future database architectures, ensure compliance with enterprise architecture guidelines, and secure the necessary implementation decisions * You will support the further development of automation in our Database Management division. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [GitLab CI pipelines for a whole company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/143-gitlab-ci-pipelines-for-a-whole-company) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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