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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Database Administration, particularly with SQL Server and PostgreSQL, ensuring performance, security, and high availability of critical databases. Proficient in Infrastructure as Code practices and automation, with a strong focus on optimizing database performance and managing disaster recovery.
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SQL Server EnterprisePostgreSQLDatabase AdministrationSQL Tuning and Performance OptimizationInfrastructure as Code
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Hard Skills
Database AdministrationSQL TuningPerformance OptimizationBackup and Restore OperationsReplicationHigh AvailabilityIndexingPartitioningAlways OnDisaster Recovery
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam-Oriented MindsetClear CommunicationProactive Approach
Tools & Technologies
PostgreSQLPatroniTerraformTerragruntAnsibleLinuxWindows
Industry Keywords
Critical Production EnvironmentDatabase PerformanceCloud ServicesCI/CD PipelinesData Modeling
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAnsibleCloudLinuxPostgresSQLTerraform
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Ensure the availability, performance, and security of critical databases
- Administer and evolve SQL Server environments
- Manage backups, restores, and disaster recovery plans
- Monitor performance and anticipate capacity requirements
- Diagnose and resolve complex production incidents
- Participate in crisis response teams and sensitive maintenance operations
- Participate in application design phases
- Advise development teams on data modeling
- Challenge technical and architectural decisions
- Conduct SQL query audits and performance optimizations
- Participate in code reviews and validate changes affecting databases
- Contribute to IT migration and modernization projects
- Support the adoption of PostgreSQL and next-generation architectures
- Contribute to discussions on cloud services and high availability
- Ensure the scalability and resilience of data platforms
- Industrialize database deployments
- Develop Infrastructure as Code practices
- Automate recurring operations
- Participate in the implementation and improvement of CI/CD pipelines
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least 10 years of experience in database administration
- Significant experience in a critical production environment
- Essential dual expertise in Production DBA and Development/Architecture DBA responsibilities
- Strong command of SQL Server Enterprise
- Strong command of Always On
- Expertise in SQL tuning and performance optimization
- Expertise in indexing and partitioning
- Expertise in backup and restore operations
- Expertise in replication and high availability
- Experience with PostgreSQL
- Experience with Patroni
- Experience with Terraform / Terragrunt
- Experience with Ansible
- Proficiency in Linux and Windows
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong sense of priorities and ability to manage stress in critical environments
- Team-oriented mindset and cross-functional collaboration with technical teams
- Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical topics to non-specialists
- Proactive approach and ability to make recommendations