DataBase Administrator

Plata Card · Worldwide

Full-timeHQTechnology$128,000–$173,000/yr

About the Database Administrator role

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

Salary estimate

$128,000 – $173,000/yr

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Skills for this role

PythonGOSQLPostgresqlAWSAzureKubernetesTerraformKafkaCommunicationSecurityAutomation

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