DBA Engineer

About the role

This role focuses on the administration and optimization of production database systems, primarily PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server. Responsibilities include configuring backup and recovery strategies, supporting replication and clustering solutions, and actively working to improve database performance. The engineer will also participate in incident investigations to prevent future issues and maintain comprehensive documentation for database monitoring.

A key part of this position involves collaborating with development teams, providing expert consultation on database-related matters, and contributing to the architectural design of data storage solutions. The work aims to ensure the stability and efficiency of the company’s IT products, requiring a proactive approach to database health and security.

Success in this role means maintaining high availability and performance for critical databases, effectively resolving incidents, and contributing to scalable and robust data storage architectures. The DBA Engineer will ensure that database systems are secure, well-documented, and optimized to support the company's product development and operational needs.

The salary for this full-time remote DBA Engineer position ranges from $80,500 to $138,000 USD annually.

Skills that matter here

• PostgreSQL: This role requires confident knowledge and administration experience with PostgreSQL in a production environment.
• MS SQL Server: The engineer will administer and optimize MS SQL Server, demonstrating confident knowledge of its operations.
• Docker: While not a primary requirement, Docker is listed as a technology used by the company, indicating potential exposure or integration.
• .Net: This is part of the company's tech stack, suggesting the DBA might interact with applications built on this framework.

Who this role suits

• You have a strong background in managing and optimizing relational databases in a production setting.
• You are adept at troubleshooting database incidents and implementing preventative measures.
• You enjoy collaborating with development teams and contributing to architectural discussions.
• You are committed to maintaining comprehensive documentation and ensuring system reliability.

From the employer

• Administer PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server in production.
• Analyze audit results and eliminate identified risks.
• Optimize database performance.
• Configure backup, recovery, and fault tolerance.
• Support replication and clustering solutions.
• Consult development teams on database-related issues.
• Participate in data storage architecture design.
• Develop database monitoring and update documentation.
• Participate in incident investigations and prevent recurrence.

• Confident knowledge of PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience in configuring backup and recovery.
• Understanding of replication, clustering, and high availability (HA).
• Experience in optimizing SQL queries and database performance.
• Experience in supporting production systems.
• Will be a plus:
• Experience with Oracle or MySQL.
• Experience in automation of administration.
• Knowledge of Linux.
• Understanding of DevOps approaches.
• Experience in setting up monitoring (Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.).

• Official employment under the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, white salary, vacations, sick leave, and financial assistance for important events.
• DMS with dentistry, corporate trainer, payment for meals or English classes.