The Formula Consulting
The Formula Consulting
1 – 10 Employees
B2BConsultingRecruitment

The Formula Consulting is a Berlin-based recruitment and HR consultancy helping small and medium-sized companies build teams for data and technology roles. Its work covers Data Analytics, Data Science, Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Product, and IT project management across German-speaking markets.

The firm supports the full hiring journey, from job advertisement optimization and candidate experience to recruitment process improvement and onboarding support for up to three months. It also advises clients on employer branding, retention, leadership development, and conflict-free communication, alongside diversity initiatives such as pinkparrot.

Senior Cloud Database Engineer – Berlin Hybrid

Lead the operation and optimization of large-scale cloud database infrastructure for a Berlin fintech. Improve performance, automate systems, and contribute to security, change, and incident management.

Description

  • Own the stable, secure, and efficient operation of applications and large-scale data infrastructure
  • Create optimization strategies that support high performance and reliable processing of very large data volumes
  • Automate recurring work while designing, testing, and integrating new technologies
  • Work closely with software engineering, systems administration, Data Product, Data Management, IT security, and business teams
  • Implement preventive measures that strengthen ongoing optimization and information security
  • Install, configure, administer, and monitor database platforms
  • Support change management and incident response activities
  • Keep technical documentation current and develop operational concepts and guidelines

Requirements

  • A completed degree in a technical discipline
  • At least eight years of full-time professional experience in IT
  • At least three years of experience with the same employer
  • At least five years of full-time permanent experience as a System Administrator, DataOps Engineer, Database Administrator, Cloud Database Engineer, Cloud Data Engineer, or Systems Integrator
  • Background in database design and administration, including integration with distributed systems
  • Professional PostgreSQL experience; Exasol experience is advantageous
  • Fluent SQL and Bash skills, along with solid Python capabilities
  • Broad knowledge of client-server environments running Windows and Linux
  • Strong understanding of database servers
  • Experience with at least two of Jenkins, Nexus, Exasol, Airflow, Bitbucket, and Ansible
  • Clear communication skills and experience collaborating across disciplines
  • High attention to detail and familiarity with agile working methods
  • Fluent German proficiency

Benefits

  • Innovative work supported by the stability of a larger corporation
  • Opportunities to contribute to highly innovative IT initiatives
  • Flexible working-time arrangements
  • Up to 90% remote work from within Germany
  • The option to work from the Berlin Tempelhof-Schöneberg office
  • Health support that includes an occupational physician and seasonal flu vaccinations
  • Recurring company and sporting events, including summer and Christmas celebrations, table tennis, and a corporate run
  • 30 vacation days plus two additional days

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