📅 Aug 5
As a Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for the reliability, performance, scalability, security, and evolution of OpenTable’s PostgreSQL platform.
Senior Database Administrator
📅 Jul 22
Database AdministrationOracleMySQLPostgreSQL
📜 Description
- Act as primary DBA for enterprise databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MongoDB) across on-premises and cloud setups
- Architect and guide configurations for High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), and zero-downtime data migrations
- Research and implement next-gen database technologies, deployment tools, and automation to drive efficiency
- Partner with InfoSec to maintain top-tier database security, access controls, and compliance auditing
- Mentor and develop team members through continuous feedback and personalized growth plans
🛠️ Requirements
- BSc/MSc in Information Technology or any other relevant field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in the financial services industry
- High-level expertise in at least one major engine (MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or Redshift) and a deep understanding of fault-tolerant, high-availability database architectures
- Proficient in database tuning, SQL query optimization, and writing Shell scripts to automate operational workflows
- Strong technical knowledge of Linux and Windows OS, paired with hands-on experience in cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud)
- Advanced problem-solving skills with the foresight to identify areas needing security enhancements, system updates, and scheduled maintenance
- Proven leadership capability to coach, mentor, and develop team members while keeping the team motivated and focused on goals
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Able to translate complex technical concepts clearly for both colleagues and management
- Native or fluent English skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly for both colleagues and management
✨ Benefits
- An attractive remuneration package
- Private health insurance
- A corporate pension fund
- An intellectually stimulating work environment
- Continuous personal development and international training opportunities
Full job description
The role:
Driven by complex database architectures, automated failover mechanisms, and bulletproof operational resilience?
If you thrive on taking ownership of enterprise-grade database systems across multi-cloud and complex on-premises setups, mastering zero-downtime clustering, performance optimization, and large-scale data migrations, this is your next strategic move! Join our team as a Senior Database Administrator and play a key role in architecting secure, highly available DB capabilities, driving our long-term technology strategy, and elevating the reliability of our global infrastructure.
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