Senior Database Architect (m/f/d) - #27787

CompuGroup Medical (CGM) is a leading provider of healthcare software, active in 19 countries with almost 9,000 employees. With us, you’ll work in an innovative, international environment where your ideas matter and your contribution makes a difference.

We leverage AI in e-health and are looking for people who want to shape transformation: curious, tech-driven, and motivated to make healthcare smarter, easier, and better. Does this sound like you? Become part of our mission and help shape the future of healthcare—for a world where knowledge saves lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance optimization of MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle databases in a dynamic, enterprise-level setting, ensuring reliability and excellence at every step.
• Drive effective collaboration with development and cross-functional teams to anticipate and support complex database requirements, implement security policies, and maintain efficient, compliant access controls.
• Proactively monitor and troubleshoot database performance, apply advanced query tuning, and develop backup and recovery strategies to guarantee data integrity and high availability.
• Strategically plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and consolidations, minimizing downtime and ensuring strict adherence to industry’s best practices and organizational standards.
• Mentor and empower junior DBAs, maintain exemplary technical documentation, and communicate fluidly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity, alignment, and continual improvement.
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience managing MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle databases, with a proven record in performance analysis, optimization, and comprehensive administration across all platforms.
• A completed degree in IT, preferably from a renowned university, or an equivalent high-quality qualification, providing a robust foundation in database management and system operations.
• Deep proficiency in T-SQL, PL/pgSQL, and PL/SQL; mastery of tools such as SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), pgAdmin, and Oracle SQL Developer; knowledge of high availability solutions (Always On, Streaming Replication, Data Guard) and advanced backup and recovery technologies.
• Excellent analytical thinking, exceptional attention to detail, and outstanding communication skills enabling effective collaboration across teams and clear explanation of technical concepts.
• Strong initiative, reliability, and a commitment to continuous improvement, complemented by excellent German and English language skills for seamless interaction in an international environment.
  
  

Benefits

• A responsible job in a sustainably growing, international company;
• Professional Development & Growth: Benefit from tailored training programs and individual development opportunities that empower you to continuously expand your expertise and remain at the forefront of your field. We invest in your future as we shape innovative solutions in healthcare together.
• A responsible role in a sustainably growing, international company.
• Tailored training and development opportunities to advance your expertise.
• Digital well-being offers (e.g., home workouts, nutritional counseling, mental health support)
• Home office options by agreement and flexible working hours for good work-life balance.
• Various social events and a pleasant working environment with modern workplaces and employee discounts.
  
  

We offer you a gross annual salary starting at € 60.000,- (IT-KV). Depending on your experience and qualifications, we are happy to offer a higher salary.

Convinced? Apply online now with your detailed application documents (including salary expectations and earliest possible starting date).

Diversity is part of CGM! We look forward to receiving your application, regardless of disability, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, age, sexual orientation and identity.