Database Specialist - VGCS

Job description Are you a skilled Database Specialist driven by transforming complex data landscapes into high-performing cloud environments? Randstad Digital is now looking for an experienced consultant for an exciting, long-term assignment within the domain of connected services and digital transformation in Gothenburg. As part of a specialized Data Foundation team, you will play a key role in managing and developing the application databases that power modern, global digital solutions. Responsibilities As a Database Specialist, you will combine traditional DBA responsibilities with modern cloud engineering. You will work closely with product development teams to ensure their solutions are stable, secure, and highly scalable. Your key accountabilities include: Managing and optimizing PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Oracle databases within an AWS environment. Handling daily operations, performance tuning, capacity planning, and consolidation of large-scale data. Providing technical support and guidance to product teams regarding runtime activities and architectural choices. Collaborating with Domain Architects to design robust new database solutions and secure deliveries. Driving automation to improve service quality, stability, and security across the database landscape. Participating in On-Call support according to the team's schedule. Application Does this sound like your next challenge? Submit your application via the Randstad website as soon as possible. Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the deadline. Being a Consultant at Randstad Digital Randstad Digital is your career partner in IT and digital transformation. As a consultant with us, you receive a competitive salary, benefits, and conditions covered by collective agreements. Your dedicated consultant manager is always close at hand, ensuring you have varied and developing assignments that help you reach your full potential. About Randstad Digital Randstad Digital specializes in IT and is part of Randstad, a global leader in talent with a vision to be the world's most equitable and specialized talent company. Operating in 39 markets with a vast global network, we offer a wide range of opportunities for IT specialists to grow and find a sense of belonging in their professional lives. Qualifications We are looking for an analytical and proactive professional who enjoys acting as an enabler for application teams. Your personality is a major factor in your success; we value team players who take ownership of technical challenges and deliver according to plan in Agile sprints. Required Competencies: At least 3–5 years of professional experience managing PostgreSQL and MongoDB in critical production environments. Proven hands-on experience with database management in AWS (Amazon Web Services) and strong cloud engineering literacy. Advanced knowledge of SQL, relational database design, and query optimization. Ability to work independently and drive technical activities from concept to production-ready design. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Nice-to-have Competencies: Experience in software development within the database domain. Experience implementing changes in large-scale, complex database environments. Familiarity with monitoring tools beyond standard cloud-native services. Understanding of CI/CD practices and modern DevOps workflows (e.g., Git/Azure DevOps). About the company Randstad På Randstad vet vi att alla människor har en plats på arbetsmarknaden. Med verksamhet över hela landet och inom alla kompetensområden hjälper vi människor att hitta ett jobb som känns bra, och där de får möjlighet att växa, utvecklas och uppnå sin fulla potential. Med närmare 600 000 anställda i 38 länder är Randstad världsledande inom HR-tjänster, med målsättningen att bli världens främsta och mest uppskattade partner på arbetsmarknaden. Genom att kombinera vår passion för människor med kraften i dagens teknologi hjälper vi människor och företag att uppnå deras fulla potential. Vi kallar det Human Forward.