Committed to building the next generation of 100% software-based mobile networks, ng-voice is creating innovative mobile infrastructure solutions and making them accessible for operators and enterprises that want to deploy future-proof networks.  We are looking for a skilled Freelance Database Engineer to support and optimize our production-grade database environments running on Kubernetes clusters. This role involves database installation, maintenance, monitoring, and performance tuning within a containerized, cloud-native infrastructure. You will also work closely with developers and data architects to ensure efficient schema design and data handling.What youll do<ul><li>Database Design and Schema Management: Collaborate with developers and architects to design, implement, and manage well-structured database schemas optimized for Kubernetes-based workloads.</li><li>Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Continuously monitor database performance within Kubernetes environments. Diagnose issues, optimize queries, indexes, and fine-tune database configurations for scalability and efficiency.</li><li>Database Installation and Configuration: Install and configure clustered databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) deployed on Kubernetes, ensuring redundancy, disaster recovery, and security best practices are followed.</li><li>Database Maintenance: Manage database operations including automated backups, restores, data purging, and index maintenance to ensure availability and data integrity.</li></ul>Our ideal new colleague<ul><li>Hands-on experience managing databases in Kubernetes environments (e.g., StatefulSets, Helm charts, Operators)</li><li>Strong background in relational database management (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar)</li><li>Experience with clustered database setups, backup/recovery strategies, and disaster recovery planning</li><li>Solid understanding of query optimization, indexing, and database tuning</li><li>Ability to work independently and deliver production-ready database solutions</li><li>Effective communication and collaboration skills in remote teams</li></ul>A little more about our culture and why you should join  <ul><li>Work-Life-Balance is a priority: Flexible working that suits you - we live and breathe a hybrid remote culture and dont mind where and when you work    </li><li>We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills in a traditionally not very diverse industry   </li><li>We offer you the culture of a fast-growing start-up with the maturity of an enterprise company</li><li>We are more interested in your experience and knowledge than formal degrees </li><li>Entrepreneurial culture and flat hierarchies   </li><li>Mobility benefit, fitness benefit, language class benefit and wellness benefit (for full-time employees)</li><li>Home office budget (for full-time employees)</li></ul>