Flughafen Zürich
Senior Database Engineer 80 - 100%
- 30 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
- 8058 Flughafen Zürich
About the job
As a Senior Database Engineer, focusing on MS SQL Server, you support your colleagues in comprehensive data management from requirements engineering, consulting, optimisation to operational assurance and further development. You are also open to actively supporting your team colleagues in application integration.
Senior Database Engineer 80 - 100%
Your job destination
- You are responsible for the design, engineering, and operation of our central data platforms such as MS SQL Server, MariaDB, and Oracle including monitoring
- You specify system architectures and software solutions and define the necessary technical resources for them
- You lead projects and further developments, including technical lifecycle initiatives, and ensure their successful implementation regarding quality, time, and budget
- You advise and support internal stakeholders on technical issues related to our services, especially regarding architecture, security, performance, and operations
- You support team development with your open, honest, and empathetic manner
- As part of the team, you take on on-call duties for our platforms and ensure quality, security, and availability with external operating partners
Your skills in your luggage
- You have a university degree (HF or higher) in computer science, systems engineering, or an equivalent further education
- You possess in-depth expertise in building, operating, and further developing highly available MS-SQL configurations (AlwaysOn) and bring experience in performance tuning, security, upgrades, and disaster recovery
- You have scripting experience with T-SQL and in the PowerShell area; experience with MySQL/MariaDB/Oracle is an advantage
- You have practical experience with Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instances
- You are open to supporting integration topics (streaming with Kafka / IBM webMethods ESB)
- You have very good German and good English skills
Your benefits
Flexible commuting
Free ZVV bonus pass, GA contribution, and parking options
Affordable dining & shopping
Up to 20% in shops and restaurants at the airport and 50% on Reka lunch cards
Room for your needs
5 weeks holiday, easy purchase of 30 holiday days, and options for longer unpaid leave
Celebrating together
Generous long-service gifts from the first year and legendary employee events
Exert & unwind
Own free sports offerings from bootcamp to yoga. Discounted gym membership at the airport
Just in case
We cover premiums for non-occupational accident and daily sickness benefits, discount on collective insurance, and private accident insurance
Down-to-earth & family-like
We all address each other informally and live a positive and uncomplicated interaction
Professional take-off
Financial and time support for further training, internal seminar and learning offerings (FZAG Academy)
Diverse working environment
Unique view from the office directly onto airport operations, possibility for remote work, flexible working hours, and a 41-hour week
Contact
Angelica Mack
People Business Partner
"I will accompany you on your application journey and am happy to answer your questions."
Sandro Schnapp
Teamleader ICT Integration & Datamgmt.
"Do you have questions about your new job destination? Then you are exactly right with me."
+41 43 816 72 42
