Platform Database Engineer NoSQL / Graph Databases

- 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. - 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. - Experience in planning and executing database migration projects. - Good understanding of backend software architectures and data access patterns. - Hands-on experience operating databases in 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. Nice To Have - Experience with relational databases and hybrid data architectures. - Knowledge of performance tuning and optimization for graph workloads. - Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices. - Experience with observability and monitoring of database systems. - Exposure to backend technologies such as Node.js, .NET, or similar ecosystems and corresponding programming languages used in backend development. Traits We Value - Strong ownership mindset and responsibility for platform components. - Pragmatic problem-solver with a focus on sustainable solutions. - Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly across teams. - Interest in platform engineering and enabling other teams to succeed. - Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn and improve. - A competitive salary package - Individual training and development opportunities - Flexibility in balancing office hours and remote work - Wellpass, JobRad, and much more.. SYSTABUILD is building a shared cloud and platform foundation for a group of leading software companies in the construction, CAD and ERP domain. As a Platform Database Engineer focusing on NoSQL and Graph Databases, you will play a key role in evolving 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. You will be part of the Platform Engineering Team, developing backend-focused platform services and enabling multiple product teams across the group. Originally posted on Himalayas