Our client is an international technology company developing innovative solutions for mission-critical communication and infrastructure environments. With a strong global presence and a highly technical R&D organization, the company focuses on complex, long-term projects where reliability, security, and continuous technological advancement are paramount.

The role

We are seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join the R&D team in Vienna and assume technical responsibility for highly available and scalable database platforms.

You will operate at the intersection of database engineering and modern cloud-native technologies, contributing to the design, operation, and continuous enhancement of critical platforms.

Key responsibilities

Design, operate, and optimize highly available MariaDB/MySQL environments.
Work with database clustering, replication, and high-availability solutions such as Galera Cluster.
Support cloud-native database platforms running on Kubernetes/OpenShift.
Ensure platform reliability through monitoring, automation, performance tuning, and proactive maintenance.
Contribute to backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
Assist in technical solution design and customer deployments.

Key requirements

Extensive professional experience with MariaDB and/or MySQL.
Solid expertise in database clustering, replication, and High Availability; experience with Galera Cluster is highly desirable.
Experience with Kubernetes and/or OpenShift and cloud-native environments.
Strong proficiency in Linux.
Hands-on experience with monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization in production environments.
A methodical and dependable approach to working with critical systems.
Familiarity with technologies such as HAProxy, Helm, Operators, or GitOps/ArgoCD is a plus.
Knowledge of NoSQL databases like MongoDB is an advantage.

What is offered

Hybrid working model: 3 days per week in the Vienna office.
A technically advanced and collaborative R&D environment working with cutting-edge technologies.
Opportunities for long-term professional and career growth within an international organization.
A stable company with complex, long-term technology projects and a global team.
Flexible working conditions and a comprehensive benefits package.
A competitive salary package, with flexibility to consider a higher offer for an exceptional candidate.
A modern office in Vienna and a team that fosters collaboration, initiative, and continuous improvement.