Remote Platform Database Engineer PostgreSQL

Description:

• Design, implement, and operate PostgreSQL-based database solutions in multi-tenant scenarios.
• Take technical ownership of PostgreSQL schema design, performance tuning, and operational stability.
• Plan and execute migrations from legacy systems to PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with backend engineering teams to integrate database solutions.
• Define and maintain standards 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 product teams through reviews, guidance, and collaboration.

Requirements:

• 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 AWS (RDS, Aurora).
• Good understanding of backend software architectures and data access patterns.
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language.
• 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; German language skills are an advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Individual training and development opportunities.
• Flexibility in balancing office hours and remote work.
• Additional perks such as Wellpass, JobRad, and more.