PostgreSQL Database Administrator (m/f/d)

Salary: CHF 85'0 - 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