Database Administrator (MS SQL Server & PostgreSQL) (f/m/d)

Berlin (DE)

Munich (DE)

Wuppertal (DE)

Wurzburg (DE)

IT

Fulltime

Published: 2026-06-03

What do we do?

Introducing Thinkproject Platform

Pioneering a new era and offering a cohesive alternative to the fragmented landscape of construction software, Thinkproject seamlessly integrates the most extensive portfolio of mature solutions with an innovative platform, providing unparalleled features, integrations, user experiences, and synergies.

By combining information management expertise and in-depth knowledge of the building, infrastructure, and energy industries, Thinkproject empowers customers to efficiently deliver, operate, regenerate, and dispose of their built assets across their entire lifecycle through a Connected Data Ecosystem.

What your day will look like

Mission

As part of the Systems Engineering team, you will take on a dedicated DBA role focused on the operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of our database platforms:

Main Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the administration, stability, and continuous optimization of Microsoft SQL Server environments, including PostgreSQL platforms used within our customer solutions.

Develop a deep understanding of the dependencies between applications and databases to continuously improve performance, stability, and scalability.

Collaborate closely with other DBA across different continents to ensure consistent standards, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.

Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of database systems across cloud and co-location environments.

Perform routine maintenance including patching, upgrades, backups, recovery testing, and vulnerability remediation.

Monitor and troubleshoot database performance, replication, and operational issues.

Support software releases and deployments from a database perspective.

Implement automation to improve operational efficiency.

Work closely with Systems Engineers, DevOps, SRE and application teams to support database-related requirements.

Collaborate with IT security and compliance teams to maintain industry-leading security standards.

Participate in on-call support, incident resolution, and escalation management.

Support database migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure projects.

Create and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and operational processes.

What you need to fulfill the role

Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments in production.

Ability to work effectively in an international and collaborative team environment.

Solid SQL and T-SQL knowledge including performance tuning, query optimisation, backup, recovery, replication, and high availability.

Experience with modern database infrastructure in cloud and self-managed environments

Interest or experience in leveraging Agentic AI and AI-assisted operational technologies for database administration

Understanding of database security, access management, monitoring, and operational best practices.

Strong communication, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.

Self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn modern technologies and continuously improve processes through automation and standardisation.

English speaking.

What we offer

Lunch 'n' Learn Sessions I Women's Network I LGBTQIA+ Network I Coffee Chat Roulette I Free English Lessons I Thinkproject Academy I Social Events I Volunteering Activities I Open Forum with Leadership Team (Tp Café) I Hybrid working I Unlimited learning

We are a passionate bunch here. To join Thinkproject is to shape what our company becomes. We take feedback from our staff very seriously and give them the tools they need to help us create our fantastic culture of mutual respect. We believe that investing in our staff is crucial to the success of our business.

Your contact:

Preethika Ramdass

Please submit your application, including salary expectations and potential date of entry

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