Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

August 30

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Description

• PostgreSQL Database Mastery: Design, implement, and maintain robust PostgreSQL database systems. Ensure high performance, availability, and reliability by analyzing load, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing performance. • DevOps Integration: Seamlessly integrate PostgreSQL database services into the CI/CD pipeline, automate deployments, and manage infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform and CloudFormation. Implement containerization with Docker and Kubernetes for scalability, and automate routine tasks and processes using scripting languages. • Enablement and Collaboration: Create Playbooks for the Engineering organization, outlining PostgreSQL configurations, procedures, and best practices. Collaborate closely with the engineering team to support new initiatives and ensure smooth and fast database operations. • Security and Resilience: Implement and review database security measures, including access controls and encryption. Develop and maintain comprehensive backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and quick restoration in case of failures.

Requirements

• Education: Database courses and/or Certifications (e.g. Certified PostgreSQL DBA, AWS Certified Database - Specialty). Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification is also a plus • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in database administration, with a focus on PostgreSQL and exposure to MySQL, MongoDB, Redshift, DocumentDB, OpenSearch, and RDS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Aurora) • Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL and database programming, deep understanding of database design, architecture, and performance optimization of databases in the context of AWS. Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes), familiarity with automation and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Shell scripting), and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience with advanced connection pooling e.g. PGBouncer is also required. • Soft Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, as well as leadership and mentoring abilities. Candidates should have the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment, using strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• An honest, open culture that emphasizes feedback and promotes professional and personal development • An opportunity to work from anywhere — our team is distributed worldwide, from Lisbon to Manila, from Florida to California • 6 self care days • A competitive salary • And much more!