# Senior Platform Engineer (DBA) at Bank for International Settlements – BIS

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- **Company:** Bank for International Settlements – BIS (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/bank-for-international-settlements-bis)
- **Location:** Switzerland
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Open Shift, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, Automation, Cloud platforms, CI/CD, Git, Database administration, System architecture, Observability, Scripting, Security compliance
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-08-27
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-08-27
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://bis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/BIS-Headquarters-Basel/Senior-Platform-Engineer--DBA-_JR100420-1 (the employer's own application page)
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## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Design, implement and operate enterprise database platforms (Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle) with emphasis on security, resilience and scalability.
- Drive modernisation and standardisation: provide reference architectures, templates and containerised patterns (OpenShift/Kubernetes).
- Lead lifecycle management, capacity planning, observability and incident/problem handling for database platforms.
- Implement automation-first practices using IaC, scripting and CI/CD for provisioning, configuration and patching.
- Evaluate and adopt hybrid cloud strategies; develop roadmaps and technical assessments for major modernisation programmes.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security and application teams to ensure compliance with governance, hardening and data protection requirements.
- Mentor peers and contribute to operational runbooks, baselines and platform documentation.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Deep hands-on expertise administering Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL and/or Oracle in enterprise environments.
- Practical experience with container platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes), cloud platforms and Infrastructure as Code.
- Strong scripting/automation skills and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
- Solid understanding of observability, backup/restore, security hardening and compliance for database systems.
- Good communication skills, ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive platform adoption across teams.

## Responsibilities

Design, engineer, and maintain robust enterprise database platforms while driving modernization and standardization initiatives. Lead the development of reference architectures and implement automation to ensure platform reliability, scalability, and security.

## Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering, along with deep domain expertise in database technologies. Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience with cloud platforms, automation frameworks, Infrastructure as Code, and container management ecosystems.

## FAQ

- **Is this Senior Platform Engineer (DBA) role still open?** It was posted on 2026-08-27. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Bank for International Settlements – BIS's site before applying.
- **Does Bank for International Settlements – BIS offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Bank for International Settlements – BIS's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Switzerland. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Open Shift, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, Automation, Cloud platforms, CI/CD, Git, Database administration, System architecture, Observability, Scripting, Security compliance.

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