System Manager (Cloud DBA)
A bit about the role
Role Summary
Owns Oracle database platforms end-to-end, driving performance, automation, and reliability at scale while contributing to cloud transformation and platform engineering initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Own Oracle database environments across lifecycle (Dev/Test/Prod) with end-to-end accountability for availability and performance
- Lead database installation, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
- Drive proactive performance tuning and optimization strategies
- Define and implement robust backup and recovery strategies (RMAN)
- Design and manage high-availability architectures (RAC, Data Guard)
- Lead troubleshooting of complex incidents, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and drive long-term fixes
- Drive automation-first approach using Shell, PL/SQL, Ansible, Terraform
- Collaborate with cloud, platform, and application teams for integrated delivery
- Ensure compliance with operational governance (patching, change, security standards)
- Mentor junior DBAs (G4) and uplift overall team capability
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Database (19c/21c)
- Advanced SQL and PL/SQL expertise
- Deep expertise in RMAN backup/recovery
- Strong experience with Oracle RAC and Data Guard
- Advanced performance tuning and query optimization
- Strong Linux/Unix system administration
- Strong scripting and automation capabilities
Preferred Skills
- Hands-on experience in OCI / AWS cloud database environments
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Ansible, Terraform)
- Exposure to Avaloq platform and banking domain systems
- Familiarity with observability/monitoring solutions
Key Expectations
- Ownership mindset (SLA, uptime, reliability)
- Drive standardization and automation initiatives
- Ability to work with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Mentor team members and influence technical direction
A bit about you
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
Experience
- 5–12+ 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.
Benefits
- Annual bonus or sales reward
At Avaloq we work hard to remain an industry leading provider and we love to reward our colleagues with a share of that success with an annual bonus, you will even remain eligible for annual bonus while you do the hardest job of your life – taking care of your children during parental leave.
- Flexible working
We understand that fitting your life around your job can be challenging which is why in most roles we offer flexible working to allow you to thrive both in and out of work.
- Kudos instant recognition scheme
We love to see people thriving in their roles and we have an instant recognition scheme at Avaloq to help managers reward the great work our colleagues deliver with a gift to say thanks.
- Access to Udemy for professional and personal learning
We think it is important to learn and grow professionally, but if you are someone who likes to learn outside of work we give you access to online learning for both professional and personal learning, with over 210,000 courses to choose from.
About us
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.