Platform Database Engineer at SYSTABUILDSoftwareGroup

Language

Setup: Remote, Hybrid
Location: Wildpoldsried, Bavaria
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Feb 27, 2026

Description

SYSTABUILD is seeking a Platform Database Engineer specializing in PostgreSQL to design, operate, and evolve their relational database platform. The role involves modernizing existing databases, consolidating legacy systems, and supporting product teams with reliable, high-performance PostgreSQL solutions. This engineer will collaborate with backend engineering teams, define standards for data modeling, ensure high availability and performance, and contribute to platform architecture decisions.

Required Skills

PostgreSQL
Relational Databases
Data Modeling
Indexing Strategies
Query Optimization
Database Migration
AWS RDS/Aurora
Backend Software Architectures
Data Access Patterns

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 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 on AWS (RDS, Aurora).
Good understanding of backend software architectures and data access patterns.
Proficiency in at least one programming language used in backend development.
Ability to balance hands-on engineering with architectural thinking.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high availability setups, replication, and failover strategies.
Knowledge of backup, restore, and disaster recovery concepts.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
Experience with observability and monitoring tools for database systems.
Exposure to backend technologies such as Node.js, .NET, or similar ecosystems and corresponding programming languages used in backend development.