Senior Database Administrator - Open Source Databases

• Design, develop, and implement efficient and scalable database solutions to support the company's fintech applications and services. • Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into well-designed database schemas. • Install, configure, and upgrade database software and related tools. • Monitor database systems to ensure optimal performance, availability, and reliability. • Perform regular database maintenance activities, including backups, indexing, and data purging. • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, such as performance bottlenecks, data corruption, and security vulnerabilities. • Identify and analyze database performance issues and recommend appropriate solutions. • Optimize database queries, indexes, and database configurations to improve overall system performance. • Conduct periodic performance testing and monitoring to proactively identify and address potential performance problems. • Implement and enforce database security best practices to protect sensitive data. • Monitor database access and user activities to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations. • Collaborate with the security team to implement database security measures, including encryption, access controls, and auditing. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of database schemas, configurations, and procedures. • Generate reports and provide insights on database performance, usage, and capacity planning. • Develop and maintain database-related documentation, including data dictionaries, data flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. • Proven experience as a Database Administrator, with at least 4 years of experience in a similar role within the fintech industry. • In-depth knowledge of database management systems, such as PostgreSQL, MariaDB & MySQL Database Administration/ Engineering. • Strong proficiency in SQL and database programming languages. • Experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques. • Familiarity with data security and compliance standards, such as GDPR or PCI DSS. • Experience in Financial markets & familiarity with financial applications is a strong plus.