Application Database Specialist – PostgreSQL, MongoDB & AWS
Workplace: GÖTEBORG, Sverige
Expires: May 23, 2025
We are seeking a driven and experienced database expert to work at the forefront of technology with both cloud-based and local environments. In this role, you will be a key person within database management, with opportunities to work proactively on operations, optimization, scalability issues, and technical development in modern environments. You will contribute to daily operations as well as development initiatives, focusing on ensuring robust and high-performing database solutions. The role involves close collaboration with product development teams and architects, as well as independent responsibility for technical decisions within the database area.
Main requirements:
  • At least 3 years of practical experience with PostgreSQL in production environments
  • Experience working with MongoDB
  • Documented experience with AWS including database services and cloud architecture
  • Experience working with CI/CD tools within AWS
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with NoSQL technologies
  • Basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript
  • Self-driven working style with ability to take technical ownership
  • Experience in major change initiatives in database environments
  • Previous participation in on-call support or stand-by duties
Responsibilities:
  • Manage and optimize PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Oracle databases
  • Responsible for deployment, monitoring and troubleshooting of database environments
  • Participate in projects focused on database integration, capacity planning, and performance optimization
  • Support development teams in SQL development and runtime issues
  • Work with cloud-based database services in AWS, including automation and CI/CD
  • Contribute to architectural decisions together with the domain architect
  • Drive change initiatives within database infrastructure and handle incidents as needed
Required hard skills:
  • PostgreSQL (minimum 3 years production experience)
  • MongoDB
  • Amazon Web Services (including database services)
  • CI/CD tools in AWS
  • SQL
  • NoSQL technologies
  • Basic Python or TypeScript
Recommended hard skills:
  • Oracle databases
  • Monitoring tools beyond AWS CloudWatch
  • Database development and version control
Soft skills:
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to take technical responsibility
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Problem-solving attitude
  • Experience handling on-call duties
Coding languages:
  • SQL
  • Python
  • TypeScript
Natural languages:
  • English (Proficient)
  • Swedish (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Engagement in technical discussions and architectural decisions
  • Adaptability to both cloud and on-premise working environments