Database Administrator

Why this role matters

We are looking for a Database Administrator with a primary focus on PostgreSQL and secondary experience with ClickHouse and MongoDB. You will be responsible for monitoring, supporting, and troubleshooting critical database environments, ensuring their stability, security, and performance. Working closely with senior DBAs and development teams, you will play a key role in keeping our data platforms reliable and efficient.

What you'll actually do

• Accountable for monitoring PostgreSQL clusters, ensuring availability, replication health, and performance.
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response for production databases.Provide day-to-day support and troubleshooting for PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, and MongoDB.
• Support developers and application teams with database-related requests and troubleshooting.
• Perform routine maintenance including backups, restores, patching, and version upgrades.
• Investigate incidents, database errors, and performance bottlenecks, escalating complex issues when required.
• Manage database security, including creation and administration of users, roles, and privileges.

Who we're looking for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in PostgreSQL administration.
• 3+ years of Linux administration experience.
• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL replication, backup/restore, indexing, and query troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ClickHouse and MongoDB administration in a support/monitoring role.
• Good knowledge of database fundamentals: HA, DR, capacity monitoring, and performance tuning basics.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, Graylog).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make pragmatic technical decisions
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, especially in cross-functional setups

Nice to have

• Experience in Clickhouse, MongoDB administration
• Exposure to other databases (Cassandra, Vertica).
• Experience with PostgreSQL advanced features (logical replication, partitioning, extensions).
• Experience with MinIO object storage
  
  

What we offer along the way

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Full relocation support for you and your family — flights, housing, visas, and legal assistance included
• Top-tier health insurance with full family coverage — medical, dental, vision, mental health — plus life insurance for peace of mind
• Unlimited learning opportunities: external courses, English lessons, career and leadership development
• Education allowance covering school and kindergarten fees
• 21 working days of annual leave, plus public holidays and fully paid sick, maternity, and paternity leave
• Employee appreciation program: branded gifts, birthday day-offs, celebration budgets for weddings, newborns, and milestones
• "Get to know Team" trips — meet colleagues across our global hubs, along with company-wide offsites that raise the bar
• Employee share scheme — grow with us
• Branded MINI Cooper Countryman company car and private parking
• Free in-house sports clubs, Sanctum Club gym access, and jet skis
• Access to a Corporate doctor
• Exclusive discount program with cafes, gyms, and local services
• Expat tax perks: up to 50% income tax exemption
• Support with the naturalisation process for relocated employees

What your journey looks like

1. Intro call with Recruiter (30 minutes)
2. Technical interview (90 minutes)
3. Behavioural interview (60 minutes)

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