We're looking for a Senior Database Administrator to join our Infrastructure team and help build and maintain reliable, high-performance database systems at scale. You'll work on challenging technical problems, drive improvements in database reliability and performance, and contribute to the infrastructure powering Tabby's growing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, construct, install, and maintain large relational databases.
- Maintain the integrity and security of the database, including backups and recovery procedures.
- Implement and manage disaster recovery and failover systems.
- Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.
- Optimize queries for performance.
- Collaborate with development teams to optimize database usage.
- Set up and maintain database replication, clustering, mirroring, and other high availability strategies.
- Use and understand tools like PgBouncer and modern monitoring systems.
- Stay up to date with the latest database technologies and best practices.
What you'll bring
- Proven hands-on experience with PostgreSQL (required), including setup, replication, upgrades, monitoring, and performance tuning.
- Ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries.
- Experience with backup and recovery strategies, including Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR).
- Strong understanding of database design, documentation, and development best practices.
- Experience with ClickHouse is a plus.
- Working knowledge of scripting/programming languages such as Bash, Python, or Go.
- Experience managing DBaaS solutions on cloud platforms (GCP or AWS is a plus).
- Experience migrating large databases across cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with modern DevOps practices, including Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm.
- Experience with real-time data streaming technologies such as Debezium or Flink.
- Relevant certifications or formal training in database management are a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities.
- Professional proficiency in English (B2 level or higher).
What we offer
- Full-time B2B contract
- Fully remote setup
- Up to 20% tax allowance
- 22 paid leave days annually
- Stock options (ESOP) in a fast-scaling, pre-IPO company
- Flexi benefits you can use for wellness, travel, or learning
- Work alongside a high-performing, international engineering team in a global fintech unicorn
- Relocation support is available to our hubs in Armenia, Georgia, Serbia, Portugal, and Spain, including flights, temporary accommodation and legal setup.
