Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in PostgreSQL and stored procedures/functions, Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills, Understanding of database design principles.

Key responsabilities:

Manage server installations and configurations

Perform database backups, monitoring, and tuning

Implement security protocols and data recovery procedures

Job description

Our client is a global leader in Sportsbook and Online Casino and they are now looking at scaling up their European operations. They're seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join their team on a permanent fully remote basis anywhere in the UK or Europe.

About the Role:

The Senior Database Administrator (Sr DBA) will be responsible for the performance, integrity and security of the databases. DBA will be involved in the planning and development and version controlling of the databases, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users. Senior DBA will ensure data remains consistent across the database, data is clearly defined, applications and users access data concurrently and data security and recovery is under control.

Responsibilities:

Server Management

Installing, configuring and maintaining PostgreSQL or any used database tools on the server
Installing, configuring and managing replication databases
Performing Database backup & recovery procedures. Creating backups, testing backups sustainability

Database Management

Managing access configuration on every instance of the databases
Implementing database monitoring & automation
Monitoring database performances, debugging of SQL and PL/pgSQL code
Identifying low perform queries and performance tuning
Owning security compliance
Mitigating database-oriented risks and creating policies for high availability on databases
Implementing high-availability, clustering and replication for databases, performance and capacity
Managing data and database versions
Implementing DR procedures
Other job duties as assigned

Requirements:

The candidate above all needs to feel confident, competent at, and would enjoy designing and developing stored procedures/function in PostgreSQL
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Good communication, teamwork and negotiation skills
Experience in data manipulation languages and the principles of database design
Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
Strong organizational skills
Business awareness and understanding of business requirements
Understanding of information legislation, such as the Data Protection Act.

Our client and it's brands is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. The client does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

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