Platform Database Engineer NoSQL / Graph Databases

• Full-time
• Department: Development

Company Description

SYSTABUILD is building a shared cloud and platform foundation for a group of leading software companies in the construction, CAD and ERP domain.

PlatformDatabase Engineer focusing on NoSQL and Graph Databases , you will play a key role in involving our data platform capabilities beyond traditional relational models. You will work closely with backend and product teams to design, migrate, and operate scalable NoSQL and graph‑based data solutions that support complex domain relationships and high‑performance workloads.

Job Description

Design, implement, and operate NoSQL and graph database solutions as part of the central platform.

Take technical ownership of graph data models and query patterns for complex, highly connected domains.

Plan and execute migrations from relational or file‑based data storage to NoSQL or graph databases.

Collaborate closely with backend engineering teams to integrate database solutions into existing and new backend services.

Evaluate and select appropriate NoSQL and graph database technologies for different product and platform use cases.

Ensure performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability of database solutions in production.

Contribute to platform architecture decisions, technical standards, and best practices.

Support and enable product teams through reviews, guidance, and hands‑on collaboration.

Qualifications

Strong hands‑on experience with NoSQL and/or graph databases such as Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, MongoDB, or comparable technologies.

Solid understanding of data modeling for graph and non‑relational data stores.

Hands‑on experience operating databases, including cloud environments, preferably on AWS.

Ability to work closely with distributed engineering teams and translate requirements into robust data solutions.

Availability to work with significant overlap to business hours in Germany (CET/CEST).

Fluent English skills are required; German language skills (spoken and written) are an advantage.

NiceToHave

Experience with relational databases and hybrid data architectures.

Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

Experience with observability and monitoring of database systems.

Pragmatic problem‑solver with a focus on sustainable solutions.

Interest in platform engineering and enabling other teams to succeed.

Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn and improve.

Additional Information

• A competitive salary package
• Individual training and development opportunities
• Flexibility in balancing office hours and remote work