Havi Tech Hub | Cloud Engineering and Operations | Senior Database EngineerYour new company Havi, a global leader since 1974, employs over 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. Specializing in the food service industry,Haviprovides innovative supply chain and logistics solutions, including analytics, planning, distribution, and freight management.Havi Supply Chain TechHub 's diverse teams collaborate seamlessly across locations and functions, embodying a spirit of integrity and creativity to serve their customers in the best way possible.Your new role This role will act as aDatabase Engineerwithin the Supply Chain Technology function. This person will be responsible for designing, implementing, and operating enterprise‐grade Database platforms that support business‐critical services across Cloud and on‐prem environments.TheDatabase Engineerwill combine deep technical expertise with proactive engineering practices to ensure Database availability, performance, security, and recoverability.This person will collaborate closely with Platform Engineering, SRE, Application Development, and Security teams to guarantee that the data layer remains scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise standards.TheDatabase Engineerwill: Design and implement Database architectures (PaaS, IaaS, managed services); Configure and maintain high‐availability and disaster‐recovery mechanisms; Perform advanced performance tuning and query optimization; Manage Database patching, upgrades, and lifecycle maintenance; Implement backup and recovery strategies, including recovery testing; Automate Database provisioning and maintenance tasks; Support root‐cause analysis for data‐layer incidents; Collaborate with Application Development on schema design and data performance.A typical day will include engineering and optimizing Database solutions, performing performance analysis, maintaining operational stability, and participating in cross‐functional design discussions with technical teams and stakeholders.This role will also include close collaboration with internal engineering teams such as Platform Engineering, SRE, Security, and Application Development, as well as occasional interaction with external vendors and Cloud providers.What you will need to succeed As aDatabase Engineer, you will need: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field ; +6 years of experience in Database Engineering or Database roles ; Experience managing production Database environments at scale; Experience working in enterprise scale IT environments; Experience with Cloud native Database services (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, etc.) ; Experience with backup, restore, and disaster recovery testing; Strong expertise in relational and/or NoSQL platforms (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.) ; Advanced knowledge of HA/DR configurations and performance tuning; Strong understanding of Database security, encryption, and access control; Understanding of application–Database interaction patterns; Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools; Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.); Strong analytical and problem solving skills; Ability to collaborate effectively in cross functional teams; Excellent communication skills – Fluency in English.What the company can offer you Have the opportunity to join a cross-functional team in an international company with a multicultural working environment!Senior Database Engineer (m/f/d) Hays Working for your tomorrow