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.
Job Description
Role Summary
Responsible for day-to-day Oracle database operations, ensuring stability, performance, and adherence to operational processes while building skills in automation and Avaloq tooling.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Oracle database environments (Dev, Test, Prod) with focus on stability and availability
Install, configure, patch, and upgrade Oracle Database (19c/21c)
Monitor database performance and perform SQL/query tuning
Execute backup and recovery operations using RMAN
Manage users, roles, security, and access controls
Monitor tablespaces, storage, and database health
Support high availability solutions (RAC, Data Guard) under guidance
Troubleshoot database issues and support incident resolution
Develop basic automation scripts (Shell / PL/SQL) for repetitive tasks
Follow operational processes (patching, change management, incident handling)
Required Skills
Solid experience in Oracle Database (19c/21c)
SQL and PL/SQL programming
RMAN backup and recovery
Basic understanding of RAC and Data Guard
Performance tuning fundamentals
Linux/Unix administration
Shell scripting basics
Preferred / Good To Have
Exposure to OCI / AWS cloud environments
Awareness of Avaloq platform (or willingness to learn)
Understanding of Ansible / Terraform basics
Experience with monitoring tools
Key Expectations
Strong execution and reliability in operations
Willingness to learn Avaloq tooling and automation frameworks
Ability to work in structured, process-driven environments
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
Experience
5–8+ years of experience in Oracle database administration
Experience managing enterprise-scale database environments
Core Qualifications
Strong expertise in Oracle Database (19c/21c)
Advanced SQL and PL/SQL skills
Deep experience with RMAN backup and recovery
Additional Qualifications
Hands-on experience with OCI / AWS environments
Experience with Ansible / Terraform or similar IaC tools
Exposure to Avaloq platform or banking domain systems
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.

Work arrangement
Hybrid