About this role
Job title: Database Specialist for Chemistry Solutions
About the Role The Reaxys team is seeking a self-driven relational database specialist focused on performance optimization of databases hosting large datasets for Reaxys. You’ll contribute to designing and tuning schemas and data structures to deliver near real-time results for complex queries, as part of an agile team across global locations.
What You'll Do
- Understand, design and maintain different data structures and the corresponding data, and constantly optimize and adapt the data structures and schemas to fulfil customer use cases.
- Transform the data structure for different representations and implementations.
- Optimize the database, e.g., indexes, the data structure, and queries, and implement extensions, stored procedures for fast result retrieval even for complex queries.
- Be an active member of the agile team, contributing to ceremonies and team decision making.
- Work closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure timely deliveries.
What We're Looking For
- Expert level experience in PostgreSQL or Oracle database. Experience in both technologies is a plus.
- Strong background in database optimization.
- Minimum medium level scripting experience in Bash, Perl, or Python.
- Fluent English oral and written communication skills.
- The ability and passion to work in a diverse team.
- Experience in AI supported development.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (master's preferred) in computer science, or life sciences with a strong background in database performance optimization.
Nice to Have
- Basic chemistry or life sciences knowledge.
- Experience or training in AWS.
- Experience or training in C/C++.
- Experience or training in Linux.
- Knowledge of Jenkins, JIRA, and Confluence.
Compensation & Benefits
- Primary Location Base Pay Range: Germany - Frankfurt (Baseler Platz) €62,200 - €103,500.
- We offer country-specific benefits including trust-based working times, work from anywhere opportunities, and more.