Database Administrator – PostgreSQL + Cockroach DB (Tallinn, Estonia)

Database Administrator – PostgreSQL + Cockroach DB (Tallinn, Estonia)

Our client is a technology solutions company passionate about Customer tailored product development. From requirements definition and specification, software coding and development, to application support and maintenance; they understand and assist with the entire product lifecycle. They strive to deliver the highest possible business output on every task and project they undertake.

Our client is looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join their team. On a day-to-day basis, you will be working with the developers, DevOps engineers, and architects to design, operate and troubleshoot the company’s databases. You will act as a part of the IT Operations team, ensuring that databases are functional, healthy, and performing well.

Responsibilities:

• Creating, enforcing and documenting database policies, procedures and standards
• Database parameter tuning for optimal performance
• SQL query optimisation.
• Monitoring database performance and identifying problems that arise
• Responding to user-reported errors in a timely manner
• Protecting databases against threats and unauthorised access
• Ensuring databases have adequate backup and recovery procedures
• Suggesting improvements for database maintenance and protection
• Designing and creating databases with performance and stability in mind

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant certification
• Experience in deploying and supporting PostgreSQL clusters in high availability and scalable environments
• Proficiency in SQL languages, especially PostgreSQL
• Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise and manage tasks and time efficiently
• Self-motivated person with the ability to take responsibility
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Experience with CockroachDB is an advantage