Database Administrator

The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance database systems for a company developing an AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner. The candidate will optimize, monitor, and secure databases, working closely with developers and ensuring compliance with data regulations.

Location: Germany

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain high-performance database systems to support large-scale applications.
• Optimize database queries, indexing strategies, and partitioning to enhance performance.
• Monitor database health, ensuring high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery.
• Manage and fine-tune SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, DynamoDB).
• Implement database security policies, encryption, and access control to protect sensitive data.
• Automate database backups, replication, and failover mechanisms.
• Work closely with developers to optimize queries, schema design, and data modeling.
• Perform capacity planning and monitor database growth trends.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated with the latest database technologies, trends, and best practices.

Requirements

• Experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance database systems.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, DynamoDB.
• Knowledge of database security policies, encryption, and access control.
• Experience with automating database backups, replication, and failover mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of database optimization, indexing, and schema design.
• Familiarity with data governance, GDPR, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to monitor and analyze database performance and growth.
• Stay current with database technologies, trends, and best practices.

Benefits

• Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
• Annual Bonus.
• Top-tier Health and Life Insurance for peace of mind.
• Transportation Budget to support your commute needs.
• Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more.
• Childcare support.
• Air Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
• Pension Fund to support your long-term financial planning.
• Urban Sports Club membership to keep you active.
• Meals 100% free at the hub.

Additional Information

• Originally posted on Himalayas