DataBase Administrator
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The Cloud Services Team seeks a skilled Database Administrator to design, implement, and manage large-scale, high-performance database systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security across multiple technologies and cloud environments.
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Full job description
Cloud Services Team:
We are looking for a skilled Database Administrator with proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale, high-performance database systems. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of mission-critical databases across multiple technologies and environments.
Challenges that await you:
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Architect and optimize database infrastructures to support large-scale, high-traffic workloads.
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Administer and maintain clusters across PostgreSQL
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Design and operate backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring business continuity.
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Automate operational processes, including scaling, monitoring, and maintenance, using infrastructure-as-code (Terraform,OpenTofu, CloudFormation), Ansible, Gitlab CI
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Optimize performance at every layer: schema design, query execution, indexing, caching, and storage.
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Configure and manage replication and sharding strategies for high availability, fault tolerance, and geo-distribution.
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Ensure compliance with SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and enforce database security best practices.
What makes you a great fit:
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3+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA in production-grade, distributed environments.
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Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL
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Proven expertise in managing databases across major cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, Yandex Cloud)
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Advanced expertise in SQL query tuning, schema optimization, and indexing strategies.
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Strong experience with replication, partitioning, and clustering in high-availability systems.
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Proficiency in backup, restore, and failover mechanisms in multi-AZ and multi-region setups.
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Skills in automation and scripting (Python, Bash, Go).
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Familiarity with Kubernetes-based deployments(example operator Zalando for PG,Strimzi Kafka) and modern observability stacks (Prometheus, Datadog, AWS CloudWatch).
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B1 or higher English level for effective communication with an international team
Your bonus skills:
- Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, OpenTofu, CloudFormation).
Our ways of working:
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Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions
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Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication
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Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community
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Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together
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High-Tech Environment: a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances
Our benefits:
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Relocation support to Mexico, Serbia, Cyprus, Spain, Kazakhstan, Georgia with full visa & permit support to the employee and family
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Flexible work from one of our offices or remote
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Healthcare Coverage
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Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications
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Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements
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Vacation policy: 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave
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