Company Description
Building the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills.
It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn… and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential.
We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to +500’000 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms.
Our +1000 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams.
By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast-pace environment.
We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.
Are you all in? Don’t be shy, apply!
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Junior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will manage and maintain our critical databases, including Oracle and PostgreSQL, while contributing to automation and efficiency through Python and Ansible scripting.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with foundational database knowledge and a passion for learning. At Swissquote, you will experience a steep learning curve, guided by our seasoned experts, as you grow into a database specialist.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, monitor, and maintain Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
- Perform routine database maintenance tasks such as backups, recovery, and optimization.
- Develop and enhance automation scripts using Python and Ansible.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure database security, availability, and performance.
- Participate in database design and implementation for new projects.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly.
- Stay updated with emerging database technologies and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of Oracle and/or PostgreSQL databases (experience is a plus).
- Scripting skills in Python and familiarity with Ansible for automation tasks.
- Understanding of database management concepts such as indexing, partitioning, and replication.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Additional Information
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What We Do
We are Switzerland’s leading bank in online financial services and offer our clients innovative and state-of-the-art solutions to meet their investment needs.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we have additional offices in Zurich, Luxembourg, London, Cyprus, Dubai, Hong Kong, Malta, Singapore, and Bucharest.
Swissquote Group Holding Ltd has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (symbol: SQN) since May 2000 and is regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).
As well as various online trading products - including stocks, bonds, funds derivative products, and cryptocurrencies – Swissquote also provides Forex, Robo-Advisory, and Mortgages solutions.
Today, we are proud to deliver our services to + 500’000 clients with access to more than 60 stock exchanges worldwide and can trade over 3 million products through performant and secure platforms.
Swissquote is the marketing brand for the activities of Swissquote Bank Ltd (Switzerland) regulated by FINMA, Swissquote Bank Europe SA (Luxembourg) regulated by the CSSF, Swissquote Bank Ltd (UK) regulated by the FCA, Swissquote Financial Services (Malta) Ltd regulated by the MFSA, Swissquote MEA Ltd. (UAE) regulated by the DFSA, Swissquote Pte Ltd (Singapore) regulated by the MAS, Swissquote Asia Limited (Hong Kong) licensed by the Hong Kong SFC.
