Job Description :
We are seeking a seasoned database professional to spearhead the performance, availability, and security of our vast database infrastructure across multiple platforms.
This individual will play a pivotal role in designing scalable data architectures, ensuring high uptime and supporting development teams with optimized queries and resilient data pipelines.
Key responsibilities include :
- Maintaining, monitoring, and tuning production and staging databases
- Managing high availability, backups, restores, replication, and disaster recovery strategies
- Ensuring uptime and performance Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met across cloud and hybrid environments
- Administering relational database services, Amazon Aurora, and EC2-hosted database instances
- Monitoring database performance using CloudWatch, Performance Insights, and third-party tools
- Collaborating with engineering teams to model new schemas, optimize indexes, and review queries
- Implementing and enforcing best practices in database normalization, partitioning, and data lifecycle management
- Ensuring data encryption, access controls, and audit logging are in place and compliant with company policies
- Supporting General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), SOC 2, and ISO 27001 initiatives with appropriate database controls and evidence collection
- Providing database guidance to developers and DevOps teams during code reviews and deployments
- Sharing knowledge, mentoring junior DBAs, and improving documentation and internal tooling
Required Skills and Qualifications :
The ideal candidate will possess :
Over 10 years of Database Administration experience, including at least :5+ years with Microsoft SQL Server (SQL Agent, SSIS, performance tuning)5+ years with PostgreSQL (query optimization, extensions, logical replication)Strong hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) database services : RDS, Aurora, S3, and IAM integrationSolid understanding of SQL query optimization, execution plans, and troubleshooting slow queriesProven track record of managing production-grade environments with strict uptime SLAsFamiliarity with infrastructure-as-code and automation using tools like Terraform or AnsibleBenefits :
Our organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes employee wellbeing. This includes flexible working hours, additional paid leave for personal wellness, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion across our global teams.
Other Requirements :
Please note that this is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and promotes an inclusive workplace culture.