Database Administrator

Database Administration & Operations

• Install, configure, and maintain the company’s database management systems.
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexing, and resource utilization.
• Manage backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data integrity and disaster recovery readiness.
• Implement and enforce database security policies in collaboration with the DBA Team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, ensuring minimal downtime.

Collaboration with the DBA Team

• Work closely with the DBA Team to implement the best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process improvements.
• Provide regular updates and reports on database performance, incidents, and upcoming changes.
• Assist in evaluating new database technologies and solutions under the guidance of the DBA Team.
• Participate in team meetings and proactively contribute to database strategy discussions.

High Availability & Scalability

• Support high-availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions, including replication and failover strategies.
• Optimize databases for scalability and efficiency in a growing production environment.
• Collaborate with the DBA Team on capacity planning and future database needs.

Automation & Performance Tuning

• Develop and maintain scripts for automation of routine DBA tasks.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring smooth database operations.
• Work with the DBA Team to enhance database monitoring and alerting systems.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Maintain up-to-date database documentation, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Share knowledge with the other DBA team members.

Experience

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience as a DBA.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server.
• Experience with replication and performance tuning.
• Experience in Linux environment.

Scripting & Automation

• Shell scripting or Ansible for automation.

Monitoring Tools

• Experience with monitoring tools like PMM, Grafana, Nagios, or similar.

Security & Compliance

• Understanding of database security, access controls, and compliance standards.

Problem-Solving

• Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to issue resolution.

Collaboration

• Ability to work effectively with the DBA Team and cross-functional teams.

Certifications

• Nice to have certifications that indicate the candidate is up to date with modern database technologies and best practices.

Availability

• Ability to work on call rotation and provide 24/7 production support.

Benefits

• Start with 25 days of annual leave, with 2 additional days added each year, up to 35 days by your fifth year with us.
• Hybrid work schedule is available after the first three months of employment, with up to 60 days of work from home per year.
• Private medical insurance, with an ability to add dependants.
• Monthly meal allowance.
• Gym allowance.
• Access to online learning platforms like Udemy for Business and LinkedIn Learning, and a budget for external training.
• Benefit from two Free Fridays each year, limited to one per quarter.
• 3 sick leave days per year, no doctor's note required.
• Support for New Parents: