PostgreSQL Database Administrator (m/f/d)

Salary: CHF 85'000 - 105'000 per year

Requirements:

• Higher education in IT such as Federal Diploma, University of Applied Sciences, University, EPFL or equivalent.
• Proven experience in PostgreSQL administration in critical production environments, with a good level of autonomy in operation and troubleshooting.
• Advanced mastery of PostgreSQL, especially in architecture, replication, partitioning, and performance optimisation.
• Good knowledge of Linux environments, particularly Red Hat or Rocky Linux, as well as automation tools such as Bash, Ansible or Python.
• Knowledge of another DBMS such as Oracle or MS SQL Server is an asset.
• Rigor, analytical mindset, service orientation, ability to work in a team and collaborate with various technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, administer and maintain PostgreSQL database environments in production.
• Implement and manage backup, restoration, and access management systems in compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor performance, analyse incidents and optimise databases and queries to ensure application stability and responsiveness.
• Manage replication, high availability, and business continuity mechanisms within the PCA/PRA frameworks.
• Support development teams and project managers on data modelling, architecture choices, and best operational practices.

Technologies:

• Ansible
• Bash
• Support
• Linux
• Oracle
• PostgreSQL
• Python
• SQL
• Security

More:

We are Bechtle, one of the most successful IT companies and market leaders in our sector, with more than 16,000 employees across Europe. We combine direct sales of IT products with a comprehensive range of services to support medium-sized businesses, large groups, and the public sector. For this role, we are recruiting on behalf of our client based in Lausanne. We offer attractive working conditions, including 6 weeks of holiday per year and an appealing pension plan, as well as a modern workplace with the latest technologies and a forward-looking, varied role in a diverse environment.

last updated 25 week of 2026