Database Architecture Specialist (m/f/d)

We are looking for a Database Architecture Expert to join our Database Management team as soon as possible.
Database Architecture Expert

Location: Berlin

Application deadline: March 15, 2026
Employment: Full-time (part-time is possible in principle) Start date: Immediately Job number:Remuneration: Salary group A 14 BBesO E14 TV EntgO-DRV E14 TV EntgO-DRV
Area of responsibility
We are the joint computer center of the German Pension Insurance Fund, located in Berlin and Würzburg. We are committed to the secure and high-performance operation of the infrastructure, compliance with the relevant legal standards, cost predictability, cost-effectiveness, and IT consulting.
The Database Management department is responsible for database operations at the German Pension Insurance data centers. We are responsible for the planning, design, and operation of databases for all pension insurance providers.

Your tasks

• You will be responsible for setting up and further developing our database architecture as well as all architecture issues for database systems supported by the DRV data center
• You will define quality requirements for database landscapes, create suitable IT security concepts, and specify standards and technologies for the database architecture of the department
• To this end, you will develop concepts for future database architecture in close cooperation with the respective stakeholders, formulate appropriate database architecture goals, determine the necessary individual architecture development steps, coordinate these, and bring about the corresponding governance decisions
• You will participate in projects and specialist/working groups as well as in complex cross-departmental system developments and support the database strategy of the department
• You will plan the migration to future database architectures, ensure compliance with the specifications of the corporate architecture, and obtain the corresponding implementation decisions
• You develop standards and specifications for the provision and operation of databases and relevant tools, including the creation of database architecture planning documents

Your profile

• Successfully completed academic university degree (master's or equivalent) preferably in the field of IT
• Many years of relevant professional experience in the field of architecture and administration of at least one database system
• Proven expert knowledge of database architecture, including knowledge of current methods and applicable standards for the design and implementation concepts of complex database infrastructures
• Very good knowledge of BSI basic protection as well as in-depth and detailed knowledge of IT security practices and data encryption and automation
• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience in project management
• Ideally, you already have experience with operating high-availability databases on Engineered Systems/EXADATA as well as experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible and Gitlab)
• An analytical and proactive approach to work, a high degree of creativity, and the ability to communicate complex issues in a way that is appropriate for the audience round out your profile

We offer

• All the advantages of a large public employer, including specialist and skills-oriented training and further education opportunities, as well as sustainable development and career advancement opportunities
• Structured training in an exciting field of work with the opportunity for independent work and professional exchange in a collegial team
• Family-friendly and service-oriented working time models supplemented by our service offerings and cooperation partners to promote work-life balance
• The health of our employees is important to us—we support the practical implementation of occupational health management in everyday working life

Further information

We will conduct interviews with shortlisted applicants for the position.
As the data center for the German Pension Insurance, we are an operator of critical infrastructure (KRITIS). Please note that once you have been offered the position, you will be subject to a security check in accordance with the Security Check Act (§ 9 SÜG). This security check must not result in a finding that there is a security risk that would prevent you from performing security-sensitive activities (§ 14 SÜG).
Business fluent written and spoken German is required for this position.
This job advertisement refers to an area in which women are underrepresented within the meaning of the Federal Equality Act. The German Federal Pension Insurance Fund has set itself the goal of promoting women in the workplace. We therefore welcome applications from women with a particular interest in this area.
People with a severe disability or those of equivalent status within the meaning of Sectionand (3) of SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.
Applications from people of all nationalities are welcome.
We look forward to receiving your application

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