Database Systems Engineer / DBA (PostgreSQL & MS SQL) | System Engineer Database/DBA (PostgreSQL & MS SQL) (w/m/d) - ID 399
Bayerisches Landesamt für Steuern Dienststelle Nürnberg
Job Summary
This role involves designing, operating, and advancing the database infrastructure for the Bavarian State Office for Taxes in Nuremberg. As a Database Systems Engineer, you will manage both traditional PostgreSQL and MS SQL environments alongside modern Kubernetes-based platforms (CloudNativePG) on-premises. Your daily responsibilities include installation, configuration, hardening, and performance optimization to ensure a resilient 'Database as a Service' (PaaS) environment. You will work closely with software operation teams to automate recurring tasks using GitOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. This position is particularly attractive for professionals seeking a secure public sector role that offers high-tech challenges, such as containerization and observability with Grafana and Prometheus, while providing significant work-life balance through up to 80% remote work options.
Required Skills
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology, or a related IT field; alternatively, a completed vocational training with relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Professional experience in database administration focusing on PostgreSQL and MS SQL
- Practical experience with automation, configuration management, and scripting
- Experience in operating databases within Kubernetes or containerized environments
- Experience in performance analysis, troubleshooting, and database hardening
- Experience with observability and alerting strategies in enterprise infrastructures
Languages
Additional
- Must pass a basic security clearance (Art. 10 BaySÜG). Occasional business travel required. Location: Nuremberg. Remote work up to 80% possible.
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