PostgreSQL Database Engineer with Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration experience – this opportunity is for you. Join a large-scale, business-critical database migration where you will take a key hands-on role in moving database services from Oracle to PostgreSQL. You will combine deep technical expertise with ownership and close collaboration with development teams in a large international technology environment.
Job descriptionAs a Database Engineer, you will play a central role in the end-to-end migration of database services from Oracle to PostgreSQL. The assignment is highly technical and hands-on, while giving you the opportunity to take technical ownership and act as an important link between development teams and the database environment.
Working closely with developers and database specialists, you will translate application requirements into reliable and practical PostgreSQL solutions. You will review and validate database schemas, configurations and application changes to ensure accuracy, compatibility and performance throughout the migration.
A key objective is to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to business-critical services. The applications do not contain PL/SQL code, meaning no PL/SQL conversion is required as part of the assignment.
Key responsibilitiesLead and provide hands-on technical support throughout the Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration
Work closely with development teams and database specialists throughout the migration journey
Translate application requirements into practical and reliable PostgreSQL solutions
Review and validate database schemas, configurations and application code changes
Ensure database performance, compatibility and accuracy throughout the migration
Troubleshoot PostgreSQL-related issues and contribute to technical decision-making
Work with Liquibase for database schema versioning and migration
Contribute to a migration approach that minimizes downtime and disruption to business-critical services
Document technical findings, learnings and best practices for future database migrations
We are looking for someone whoHas extensive professional experience as a PostgreSQL DBA, Database Engineer or PostgreSQL Developer
Has deep technical knowledge of PostgreSQL and is comfortable working hands-on with databases
Has previous experience with Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration projects
Has a good understanding of Oracle databases and Oracle-to-PostgreSQL datatype mappings
Has experience working with database schemas, SQL, configurations and database performance
Has experience with or a good understanding of Liquibase and database schema versioning
Is comfortable working independently within an established migration framework
Is proactive, structured and able to take technical ownership of complex migration activities
Has strong communication and collaboration skills and enjoys working closely with software development teams
Is fluent in English, both spoken and written, as this is the primary working language
Nice to have
It is considered an advantage if you have experience with:
Java applications connected to PostgreSQL
Distributed systems and event-driven architectures
Kafka and/or Solace
Migrating high-traffic or business-critical services with minimal downtime
AI-assisted development workflows and tools such as Cursor, Claude or similar agent-based solutions
Great emphasis will be placed on your ability to combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative mindset. We believe you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, taking initiative and helping development teams move forward throughout the migration.
About the clientOur client is a large international company within the gaming and digital entertainment industry, operating high-traffic digital services across multiple markets. Technology is at the core of the organization, with a strong focus on developing and modernizing scalable, reliable and business-critical platforms.
In this assignment, you will become part of a technically complex environment where database reliability, performance and availability are essential to the business.
Due to the confidential nature of the recruitment process, further information about the company will be shared at a later stage.
About the employmentThis is a 12-month consulting assignment, where you will be employed by Friday and work as a consultant for our client.
Other informationScope: Full-time
Start: As soon as possible, with consideration to any notice period
Location: Central Stockholm
Contact: Axel Stubbing,
[email protected]
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