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DataBase Administrator

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  • Posted 3 weeks ago · via Greenhouse

Optimize database performance across AWS, GCP, and Azure for high-traffic workloads

Design, implement, and manage large-scale, high-performance database systems across multiple technologies and environments. Ensure reliability, scalability, and security of mission-critical databases. Automate operational processes using infrastructure-as-code, Ansible, and GitLab CI while optimizing performance at every layer including schema design, query execution, indexing, caching, and storage.

Why This Role?

Work with multiple cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, Azure, and Yandex Cloud on mission-critical database systems

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and optimize database infrastructures for large-scale, high-traffic workloads
  • Administer and maintain PostgreSQL clusters
  • Design and operate backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
  • Automate operational processes using Terraform, OpenTofu, CloudFormation, Ansible, and GitLab CI
  • Optimize performance at every layer: schema design, query execution, indexing, caching, and storage
  • Configure and manage replication and sharding strategies for high availability and geo-distribution

Requirements

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA in production-grade, distributed environments
  • Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL
  • Proven expertise in managing databases across AWS, GCP, Azure, and Yandex Cloud
  • Advanced expertise in SQL query tuning, schema optimization, and index management

Required Skills

postgresqlawsgcpazureterraformansiblesqlDatabase AdministrationCloud PlatformsSQL OptimizationInfrastructure as CodeBackup and Recovery

Indonesia Context

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Flexible — work your own hours
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Original description from Greenhouse Boards

<p><strong>Cloud Services Team:</strong></p> <p data-start="180" data-end="501">We are looking for a skilled Database Administrator with proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale, high-performance database systems. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of mission-critical databases across multiple technologies and environments.<br><br><strong>Challenges that await you:<br></strong></p> <ul data-tilda-quill=""> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Architect and optimize database infrastructures to support large-scale, high-traffic workloads.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Administer and maintain clusters across <strong data-stringify-type="bold">PostgreSQL</strong></li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Design and operate backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring business continuity.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Automate operational processes, including scaling, monitoring, and maintenance, using infrastructure-as-code (Terraform,OpenTofu, CloudFormation), Ansible, Gitlab CI</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Optimize performance at every layer: schema design, query execution, indexing, caching, and storage.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Configure and manage replication and sharding strategies for high availability, fault tolerance, and geo-distribution.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Ensure compliance with SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and enforce database security best practices.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What makes you a great fit:<br></strong></p> <ul data-tilda-quill=""> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">3+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA in production-grade, distributed environments.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Proven expertise in managing databases across major cloud platforms (<strong data-stringify-type="bold">Amazon Web Services</strong>,&nbsp;<strong data-stringify-type="bold">Google Cloud Platform</strong>, <strong>Azure,</strong> <strong data-stringify-type="bold">Yandex Cloud</strong>)&nbsp;</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Advanced expertise in SQL query tuning, schema optimization, and indexing strategies.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Strong experience with replication, partitioning, and clustering in high-availability systems.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Proficiency in backup, restore, and failover mechanisms in multi-AZ and multi-region setups.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Skills in automation and scripting (Python, Bash, Go).</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Familiarity with Kubernetes-based deployments(example operator Zalando for PG,Strimzi Kafka) and modern observability stacks (Prometheus, Datadog, AWS CloudWatch).</li> <li>B1 or higher English level for effective communication with an international team</li> </ul> <p><strong>Your bonus skills:<br></strong></p> <ul data-tilda-quill=""> <li>Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, OpenTofu, CloudFormation).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Our ways of working:<br></strong></p> <ul data-tilda-quill=""> <li data-tilda-quill=""><strong><span data-tilda-quill="">Innovative Spirit:</span></strong> A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions</li> <li data-tilda-quill=""><span data-tilda-quill=""><strong>Honest Feedback:</strong> </span>valuing open, transparent communication</li> <li data-tilda-quill=""><strong><span data-tilda-quill="">Supportive Team:</span></strong> a strong, collaborative community</li> <li data-tilda-quill=""><span data-tilda-quill=""><strong>Celebrating Achievements:</strong> </span>recognizing our wins together</li> <li data-tilda-quill=""><span data-tilda-quill=""><strong>High-Tech Environment</strong>: </span>a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances</li> </ul> <p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Relocation support&nbsp;</strong>to Mexico, Serbia, Cyprus, Spain, Kazakhstan, Georgia with full visa &amp; permit support to the employee and family</li> <li><strong>Flexible work&nbsp;</strong>from one of our offices or remote</li> <li><strong>Healthcare</strong> <strong>Coverage</strong></li> <li data-list="bullet"><strong>Education Budget:</strong>&nbsp;Language lessons, professional training and certifications</li> <li data-list="bullet"><strong>Wellness Budget:</strong>&nbsp;Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements</li> <li data-list="bullet"><strong>Vacation policy:</strong>&nbsp;20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave</li> </ul>

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Market context

  • ESTIMATEEstimated pay is 15% below the role median of $165,000/year (n=573 pay-disclosing listings).
  • VERIFIEDPlata Card: 30 postings in the last 3 months, 30 all-time on LokerDollar.
  • VERIFIEDCompany first seen Oct 13, 2026.
  • VERIFIEDThis listing first seen Oct 13, 2026.
  • VERIFIEDLast verified live Oct 13, 2026.

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Remote-friendly · fits your timezone
Company
Plata Card
Estimated salary
$120k–160k/yr
Based on similar roles — not stated by the employer
Job Type
full time
Location
Remote · Open worldwide
Category
Seniority
mid
PostedNew & verified
Sep 21, 2026

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