Staff Site Reliability Engineer (Database Administrator)
Numer ref.: 12208
Job tasks:
Overseeing the design and architecture of databases to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and reliability.
Monitoring and optimizing database performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and issues related to queries, indexing, and configuration.
Implementing and managing backup and recovery procedures to safeguard data integrity and ensure business continuity in case of disasters or system failures.
Implementing and enforcing security measures, access controls, and policies to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, breaches, and vulnerabilities.
Forecasting future resource requirements based on growth projections and usage patterns to ensure adequate capacity and scalability of databases.
Investigating and resolving database-related issues, errors, and incidents in a timely manner to minimize downtime and impact on business operations.
Developing and maintaining scripts, tools, and automation workflows to streamline database management tasks, deployments, and maintenance activities.
Planning and executing database upgrades, migrations, and patching activities to ensure databases are running on supported and secure versions.
Creating and maintaining documentation, best practices, and knowledge base articles to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among team members.
Providing guidance, mentoring, and training to junior DBAs and other team members to enhance their skills and capabilities in database administration.
Ensuring databases comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies through regular audits, assessments, and compliance checks.
Collaborating with database vendors, suppliers, and service providers to evaluate, procure, and manage database software, licenses, and support agreements.
Requirements:
5+ years of experience working as a database administrator, with a progression of responsibilities and leadership roles.
Knowledge of security practices, networking protocols, firewalls, PCI compliance, etc.
Proficiency in database management systems (DBMS). GCP Spanner required. Other DBMSs are welcome, such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
Strong understanding of database architecture, design, and optimization principles.
Experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of database security best practices and techniques for securing sensitive data.
Familiarity with backup and recovery procedures, including disaster recovery planning.
Experience with database replication, clustering, and high availability solutions.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
Leadership qualities, including the ability to mentor junior team members, prioritize tasks, and make informed decisions.
Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies in a fast-paced environment.
Offer:
Stable employment conditions based on an employment contract.
Hybrid role.
A wide training package (soft and technical training offer, access to the e-learning platform, possibility of co-financing courses and certification).
