Position Overview - Database Engineer

Profile Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Database Engineer to join our European technology team. This role requires exceptional expertise in designing, optimizing, and maintaining large-scale database systems while ensuring compliance with European data protection and cybersecurity regulations. The successful candidate will architect resilient, high-performance data platforms that support mission-critical applications and deliver measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain relational and non-relational database systems for enterprise-scale applications.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and availability in alignment with EU data protection standards, including GDPR and NIS2.
• Optimize database performance through indexing strategies, partitioning, query tuning, and resource monitoring.
• Develop and maintain automated backup, replication, clustering, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Collaborate with software engineers, DevOps teams, and data scientists to integrate database solutions into scalable architectures.
• Define and enforce database governance policies, access controls, and encryption practices.
• Conduct capacity planning, workload forecasting, and scalability assessments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating emerging technologies, frameworks, and EU compliance requirements.
• Produce and maintain high-quality documentation, technical guidelines, and operational standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in database engineering, administration, or development with enterprise systems.
• Strong expertise using PostgreSQL and CockroachDB.
• Experience with NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB, Redis and Elasticsearch is highly desirable.
• Advanced skills in performance tuning, indexing strategies, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in database scripting and automation.
• Familiarity with modern cloud database services.
• In-depth understanding of data security, encryption, and regulatory compliance in the EU context.
• Strong background in high availability, clustering, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.

Language & Communication Requirements

• Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken, is mandatory.
• Knowledge of an additional EU language, such as German, French, Dutch, Spanish or Italian, is strongly preferred.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Visa & Work Authorization

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the European Union.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are available for exceptional candidates.
• EU Blue Card applications are supported for highly qualified professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.
• Relevant industry certifications, such as MongoDB Certified DBA.
• Experience with CI/CD integration for database management and version control, Liquibase or Flyway.
• Background in data governance, ETL, and enterprise data integration workflows.
• Experience contributing to EU-funded research projects or compliance initiatives (Horizon Europe, ENISA frameworks).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on complex, large-scale data systems with real-world impact across Europe.
• A collaborative and international environment with access to advanced technologies and research.
• Competitive compensation, benefits package, and pension scheme.
• Comprehensive relocation and visa support for non-EU candidates.
• Continuous professional development, training, and certification opportunities.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV to interview@cypsec.de. Make sure to attach a motivation letter outlining your expertise and career aspirations, and at least two supporting documents, such as your portfolio, publications or GitHub projects. We carefully review all relevant applications and will reach out when an opportunity matches your profile. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. All applications will be handled within 5 business days.