System Manager (Cloud DBA)

Writing the future. Together.

Avaloq is a value-driven fast-paced fintech company and we are committed to develop the banking technology of tomorrow.

Leading banks and wealth managers in all major financial centres rely on our software and services, and this unique community grows every day.

Your Team

We are an international and multidisciplinary team providing infrastructure as code to run effectively on the public cloud our client SaaS product implementations lifecycle.

We believe our colleagues comes first, thinking different is an asset and innovation comes by putting customer experience at the centre of our design thinking.

As we expand our customer SaaS deployments, we are currently seeking experienced site reliability engineers (SREs) bringing fresh ideas, demonstrating a unique and informed viewpoint, and enjoying collaborating with a cross-functional team to develop reliable real-world solutions and positive user experiences at every interaction.

Role Summary

Owns Oracle database platforms end-to-end, driving performance, automation, and reliability at scale while contributing to cloud transformation and platform engineering initiatives.

Key Expectations

- Ownership mindset (SLA, uptime, reliability)
- Drive standardization and automation initiatives
- Ability to work with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Mentor team members and influence technical direction

Responsibilities

Own Oracle database environments across lifecycle (Dev/Test/Prod) with end-to-end accountability for availability and performance; Lead database installation, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management; Drive proactive performance tuning and optimization strategies; Define and implement robust backup and recovery strategies (RMAN); Design and manage high-availability architectures (RAC, Data Guard); Lead troubleshooting of complex incidents, perform root cause analysis (RCA) , and drive long-term fixes; Drive automation-first approach using Shell, PL/SQL, Ansible, Terraform; Collaborate with cloud, platform, and application teams for integrated delivery; Ensure compliance with operational governance (patching, change, security standards); Mentor junior DBAs (G4) and uplift overall team capability

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Database (19c/21c); Advanced SQL and PL/SQL expertise; Deep expertise in RMAN backup/recovery; Strong experience with Oracle RAC and Data Guard; Advanced performance tuning and query optimization; Strong Linux/Unix system administration; Strong scripting and automation capabilities; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field; 5–12+ years of experience in Oracle database administration; Experience managing enterprise-scale database environments; Strong expertise in Oracle Database (19c/21c); Advanced SQL and PL/SQL skills; Deep experience with RMAN backup and recovery; Hands-on experience with OCI / AWS environments; Experience with Ansible / Terraform or similar IaC tools; Exposure to Avaloq platform or banking domain systems

Nice to have

Hands-on experience in OCI / AWS cloud database environments; Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Ansible, Terraform); Exposure to Avaloq platform and banking domain systems; Familiarity with observability/monitoring solutions