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Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator

capital.comWarsaw, Poland
16 days ago
Job description

Responsibilities

Database Administration (Primary Focus : PostgreSQL and MySQL) :

  • Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL or MySQL database systems (cloud and on-premises)
  • Perform database performance monitoring, alerting, and optimization.
  • Implement and manage database backups, restores, and recovery strategies.
  • Ensure database security through access controls, encryption, and regular audits.
  • Troubleshoot database issues and provide timely resolutions.
  • Plan and executeplicated database upgrades and migrations.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform

  • Design, implement, and manage database infrastructure using Terraform.
  • Automate the provisioning and management of database servers, storage, and related resources.
  • Maintain Terraform configurations and ensure infrastructure consistency.

    • Configuration Management with Ansible :

  • Utilize Ansible playbooks to automate database deployments, configurations, and patching.
  • Ensure consistent database configurations across all environments.
  • Develop and maintain Ansible roles for database administration tasks.

    • Linux System Administration :

  • Manage and maintain the underlying Linux operating systems hosting the databases.
  • Perform system monitoring, security hardening, and performance tuning.
  • Troubleshoot Linux-related issues affecting database performance and availability.

    • Auto Failover Implementation :

  • Design, implement, and test automated failover solutions for database systems to ensure business continuity.
  • Implement and manage load balancing solutions for database traffic to ensure high availability and performance
  • Understand and manage DNS configurations related to database accessibility and failover mechanisms.
  • Work with network teams to ensure proper DNS resolution for database services.

    • Collaboration and Documentation :

  • Develop and maintainprehensive documentation for database configurations, procedures, and disaster recovery plans for all managed database systems.
  • Participate in on-call rotation for critical database issues across all database technologies.
  • Collaborate with development, operations, and data science teams on database-related projects and initiatives.

    • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree inputer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Strongmunication and collaboration skills.
  • Significant experience as a Database Administrator, with a strong focus on PostgreSQL and MySQL.
  • Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and routine automations.
  • Proven experience with configuration management tools, preferably Ansible.
  • Strong scripting skills (, Bash, Python).
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
  • Experience with database monitoring tools (, Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Solid understanding of Linux operating systems.
  • Experience implementing and managing load balancing and auto-failover solutions for database systems.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with cloud-based database services (, AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL).
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies (, Docker, Kubernetes) and their interaction with databases.
  • Knowledge of financial audit processes would be a plus.
  • Production ClickHouse or MongoDB experience.

    • Applicable only to candidates from Poland] : Ourpany has an Internal Reporting Procedure. It is available from the Human Resources Department upon request . You may report a violation referred to in the Procedure under the terms specified therein.

    Department Technology & Product Locations Warsaw, Poland, Limassol, Cyprus Working options Remote Job locations : Limassol, Cyprus, Warsaw, Poland Job ID uB6jimCGqclM

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