Cloud Database Delivery Engineer

We are responsible for building and delivering cloud-based banking environments that are fully operationally ready ensuring a seamless transition to Run teams and long-term stability of Avaloq platforms.

We are looking for a Cloud Database Delivery Engineer to join our collaborative Cloud & Infrastructure Delivery Unit (APAC & UK). In this role you will implement configure and deliver database platforms for cloud-based environments working closely with architecture and automation teams to transform approved designs into fully deployed integrated and production-ready solutions within defined project timelines.

Database Platform Implementation & Delivery

• Build and deliver Oracle database environments on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Implement database infrastructure using Avaloq Environment Modeling (EM) leveraging Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Execute end-to-end database provisioning configuration and setup across development test and production environments
• Configure database instances storage and integration with platform components
• Ensure environments are delivered in a consistent automated and repeatable manner aligned with Avaloq standards
• Deliver production-ready database platforms prepared for handover to Run/Operations teams

Database Configuration Migration & Integration

• Install configure and deploy Oracle databases on Linux/Unix platforms
• Configure backup recovery and high availability mechanisms (e.g. RMAN Data Guard)
• Execute database upgrades migrations and transformation activities within project timelines
• Perform data migration validation and environment cutover activities
• Ensure database configurations comply with security performance and operational standards
• Support integration of databases with middleware and application layers

Operational Readiness & Transition

• Validate delivered database environments against operational security and compliance requirements
• Implement monitoring alerting backup and recovery configurations
• Support performance validation and readiness testing prior to go-live
• Prepare and deliver handover documentation to Run/Operations teams
• Support go-live and stabilization phases

Project Delivery Execution

• Execute delivery tasks in line with project scope timelines and quality expectations
• Work closely with architecture automation and project management teams
• Identify and resolve delivery blockers and technical dependencies
• Provide accurate progress tracking effort estimates and status updates

Qualifications :

• Degree in Computer Science or IT or equivalent professional experience
• 5 years of Oracle DBA experience in enterprise environments
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or other cloud platforms
• Strong experience installing and configuring Oracle databases on Linux/Unix
• Experience with backup and recovery (RMAN) and high availability solutions (Data Guard)
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform Ansible Git)
• Scripting experience (e.g. Shell Python or similar) for automation and operational tasks
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

What You Bring

• Strong hands-on delivery mindset with focus on execution and results
• Experience delivering database platforms in project environments
• Strong collaboration skills across multiple domains and regions
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple delivery activities
• Strong willingness to learn new technologies and continuously enhance technical expertise
• Excellent communication skills
• Very good English skills

Additional Information :

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. 

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. 

We hire compensate and promote regardless of origin age gender identity sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. 

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.  

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time