Your responsibilities include:

• Operation and further development of database systems: Installation, configuration, hardening, monitoring, maintenance, patching and upgrade processes for PostgreSQL as well as Kubernetes-based PostgreSQL (CloudNativePG) and MS SQL 
• Performance and fault management: Conducting performance, error and fault analysis as well as optimization to ensure stable and high-performing database operation. 
• PostgreSQL / MS SQL as a Service (PaaS): Implementation and operation of PostgreSQL / MS SQL as a service with a service-oriented approach. 
• Observability and Reporting: Use of tools such as Grafana, Prometheus and MS SCOM for continuous monitoring, proactive fault detection and reporting. 
• Automation & Collaboration: Automation of recurring tasks (e.g. via configuration management, GitOps, scripting) as well as close coordination with software operations teams and integrated data center services (backup/recovery, storage, Kubernetes, etc.) and participation in ITIL processes. 
• Participation & Design: Active participation and design opportunities in the development of a modern, resilient and secure database service in public administration.

Your qualifications:

• Completed university degree (Diploma (FH), Bachelor) in IT degree programs (Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science or similar)
• very good German skills (spoken and written, at least level C1)
• Extensive, practical knowledge in the PostgreSQL and Linux environment

The following would be desirable:

• Practical knowledge of MS SQL and Windows Server
• Practical experience with automation or scripting (e.g., Python, Shell, PowerShell) and configuration management
• They use observability and alerting tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, MS SCOM) for continuous monitoring of their infrastructures and can contribute their experience.
• They enjoy working with modern technologies such as containerization (e.g., Podman, Containerfiles, Kubernetes).
• Completed, performance-based certifications in the relevant technology environment (e.g., Linux Foundation, CNCF, Red Hat, Microsoft Certified)
• You work in a service-oriented manner and communicate effectively with software operations teams and other departments; you may also have practical experience with ITIL processes.
• They enjoy continuously learning new technologies and staying up-to-date, while actively maintaining and carefully developing the infrastructure in this direction.

Here's what you can expect from us:

• Remuneration according to TV-L
• secure workplace
• varied, future-oriented and responsible field of work
• individual development opportunities
• Flexible, family-friendly working time models (part-time employment, home office)
• thorough training
• supplementary retirement provision (VBL supplementary pension scheme)
• Equal opportunities for all genders
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