Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL, Ansible, Terraform)
Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
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What you’ll work on
Full postingPerform database performance monitoring, alerting, and optimization.
Ensure consistent database configurations across all environments.
Manage and maintain the underlying Linux operating systems hosting the databases.
From the employer’s posting
Provision, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL or MySQL database systems (AWS cloud and on-premises) Perform database performance monitoring, alerting, and optimization. Implement and manage database backups, restores, and recovery strategies.
Utilize Ansible playbooks to automate database deployments, configurations, and patching. Ensure consistent database configurations across all environments. Develop and maintain Ansible roles for database administration tasks.
Linux System Administration: Manage and maintain the underlying Linux operating systems hosting the databases. Perform system monitoring, security hardening, and performance tuning.
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and routine automations.
- Proven experience with configuration management tools, preferably Ansible.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
Preferred experience
- Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL).
- Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their interaction with databases.
- Knowledge of financial audit processes would be a plus.
Qualification wording
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and routine automations.
Proven experience with configuration management tools, preferably Ansible.
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL).
Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their interaction with databases.
Knowledge of financial audit processes would be a plus.
Tools in this posting
- Bash
- SQL
- AWS
- ClickHouse
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- MongoDB
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Terraform
- Python
- Google Cloud (GCP)
- Redshift
- Grafana
- SQL Server
Source — Tool mentions in context
- Proven experience with configuration management tools, preferably Ansible. - Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python). - Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Database Administrator with a strong focus on AWS RDS PostgreSQL and MySQL , complemented by experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform and configuration management with Ansible. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and ensuring the high availability and security of our database environments. Experience with and implementing auto or manual failover, DNS management, load balancing solutions is crucial for this role. Additionally, experience with databases like ClickHouse/Redshift/Microsoft SQL server/MongoDB is a significant plus. Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL). - Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their interaction with databases.
We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team. We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Database Administrator with a strong focus on AWS RDS PostgreSQL and MySQL , complemented by experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform and configuration management with Ansible. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and ensuring the high availability and security of our database environments. Experience with and implementing auto or manual failover, DNS management, load balancing solutions is crucial for this role. Additionally, experience with databases like ClickHouse/Redshift/Microsoft SQL server/MongoDB is a significant plus.
- Database Administration (Primary Focus: PostgreSQL and MySQL): - Provision, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL or MySQL database systems (AWS cloud and on-premises) - Perform database performance monitoring, alerting, and optimization.
- Knowledge of financial audit processes would be a plus. - Production ClickHouse or MongoDB experience. What you will get in return:
- Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL). - Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their interaction with databases. - Knowledge of financial audit processes would be a plus.
Responsibilities: - Database Administration (Primary Focus: PostgreSQL and MySQL): - Provision, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL or MySQL database systems (AWS cloud and on-premises)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills. - Significant experience as a Database Administrator, with a strong focus on PostgreSQL and MySQL. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and routine automations.
- Plan and execute complicated database upgrades and migrations. - Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform: - Design, implement, and manage database infrastructure using Terraform.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform: - Design, implement, and manage database infrastructure using Terraform. - Automate the provisioning and management of database servers, storage, and related resources.
- Automate the provisioning and management of database servers, storage, and related resources. - Maintain Terraform configurations and ensure infrastructure consistency. - Configuration Management with Ansible:
- Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python). - Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. - Experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. - Experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana). - Solid understanding of Linux operating systems.
Job description
Responsibilities:
- Database Administration (Primary Focus: PostgreSQL and MySQL):
- Provision, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL or MySQL database systems (AWS cloud and on-premises)
- Perform database performance monitoring, alerting, and optimization.
- Implement and manage database backups, restores, and recovery strategies.
- Ensure database security through access controls, encryption, and regular audits.
- Troubleshoot database issues and provide timely resolutions.
- Plan and execute complicated database upgrades and migrations.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform:
- Design, implement, and manage database infrastructure using Terraform.
- Automate the provisioning and management of database servers, storage, and related resources.
- Maintain Terraform configurations and ensure infrastructure consistency.
- Configuration Management with Ansible:
- Utilize Ansible playbooks to automate database deployments, configurations, and patching.
- Ensure consistent database configurations across all environments.
- Develop and maintain Ansible roles for database administration tasks.
- Linux System Administration:
- Manage and maintain the underlying Linux operating systems hosting the databases.
- Perform system monitoring, security hardening, and performance tuning.
- Troubleshoot Linux-related issues affecting database performance and availability.
- Auto Failover Implementation:
- Design, implement, and test automated failover solutions for database systems to ensure business continuity.
- Implement and manage load balancing solutions for database traffic to ensure high availability and performance
- Understand and manage DNS configurations related to database accessibility and failover mechanisms.
- Work with network teams to ensure proper DNS resolution for database services.
- Collaboration and Documentation:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, procedures, and disaster recovery plans for all managed database systems.
- Participate in on-call rotation for critical database issues across all database technologies.
- Collaborate with development, operations, and data science teams on database-related projects and initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Significant experience as a Database Administrator, with a strong focus on PostgreSQL and MySQL.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and routine automations.
- Proven experience with configuration management tools, preferably Ansible.
- Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python).
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
- Experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
- Solid understanding of Linux operating systems.
- Experience implementing and managing load balancing and auto-failover solutions for database systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL).
- Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their interaction with databases.
- Knowledge of financial audit processes would be a plus.
- Production ClickHouse or MongoDB experience.
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Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated. • Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid • Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
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