Senior Database Engineer

1 day ago

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary KUKA Full time

December 18, 2025

Discover your impact with KUKA Group

KUKA Group offers an enormous spectrum of possibilities to advance your career, live your passions and unlock your potential. We´re one of the world's leading automation specialists, offering global opportunities in areas such as robotics, automation, logistics, software solutions and electronics. If you´re a go-getter, a visionary with bold ambitions and believer in collaboration and mutual respect, then you're poised for success here at KUKA Group.

Short Facts

Budapest, Hungary

KUKA

hybrid

Other

Responsibilities

Make an impact

  • Design and develop scalable and secure database systems (MS SQL, Oracle, MariaDB, PostgreSQL etc.),
  • optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and resource management,
  • implement and maintain data backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies,
  • collaborate with software engineers, data analysts, and DevOps teams to spport application development and data integration,
  • monitor database health and proactively address issues related to performance, availability, and security,
  • ensure compliance with data governance and privacy regulations,
  • mentor junior database engineers and contribute to best practices and documentation,
  • manage, execute, or support IT Projects when required,
  • work with other IT Departments in KUKA Group as needed,
  • support audits and certifications (TISAX, ISO27001, etc.),
  • defines and enforces department operating policies, procedures, and budget,
  • adhere to corporate policies and procedures and legal requirements,
  • performs other duties, as assigned.

Application Requirements

What you need to succeed

  • Bachelor's or Master`s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or combined equivalent in education and experience,
  • 5+ years' experience in database engineering or administration,
  • strong proficiency in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MariaDB etc.) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra),
  • experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and database-as-a-service offerings,
  • certifications in database technologies or cloud platforms,
  • experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC),
  • solid understanding of data modeling, normalization, and schema design,
  • familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash),
  • excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail,
  • able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment with strong customer service orientation,
  • strong written and verbal communication up and down the organization.

13th salary

Bilingual work environment

Cafeteria

Employee Assistance Program

Home Office

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) statement

Our core belief is in treating each other with kindness, an open mind, and mutual respect, creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

KUKA Group is a company committed to equal opportunities. We manage every application with meticulous care and consideration - with a decision-making process that pays no heed to your origin, educational background, age, gender, sexual orientation, or your religious or political beliefs. If you join KUKA Group, you will have ample opportunities to share what motivates you and what defines your individuality.

Join the journey

If you think a career with KUKA Group could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you. We´re looking forward to receiving your application

Start date: Immediately

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