Our client is one of Switzerland’s oldest and most respected academic institutions, which has a strong tradition in teaching, research, and innovation. Located in a major life sciences hub, it plays a central role in advancing knowledge in medicine, biology, and pharmaceutical sciences, often working closely with hospitals, industry leaders, and international research networks.
The institution is known for its interdisciplinary approach, combining clinical practice with cutting‑edge scientific research to improve patient outcomes.
Senior Oracle Database Administrator – 6930
For our clients IT department, we are looking for a Senior Oracle Database Administrator on a permanent basis to join the team. This is a Permanent role and we are looking for candidates who are fluent in both English and German languages.
Main Responsibilities
Operation, maintenance, and further development of the Oracle database landscape (RAC, ASM, Data Guard)
Monitoring and control of systems using monitoring, alerting, and capacity management (OEM)
Analysis and resolution of incidents as well as performance optimization (AWR, SQL tuning, root cause analysis)
Shared responsibility for the operation of other database systems (MS SQL, MariaDB)
Further development and automation of operational processes as well as active participation in technological development
Your qualifications
Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
Completed computer science training or comparable experience with several years of experience as an Oracle DBA
In-depth knowledge of Oracle (RAC, ASM, RMAN, Data Guard, OEM) as well as solid experience with Linux and Windows
Good knowledge of MS SQL Server as well as an interest in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Shell)
Experience in agile setups (ideally SAFe) and a structured, solution-oriented approach to work
Excellent German and English skills, as well as willingness to work outside of regular business hours
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