
Analista de Banco de Dados, DBA, DBRE
Posted 6 days ago

Posted 6 days ago
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.
• ➡ Manage, maintain, and monitor all databases (PostgreSQL and Oracle), ensuring availability, integrity, and performance;
• ➡ Oversee the installation, configuration, and patching of instances;
• ➡ Lead version upgrades and major migrations, proactively addressing end-of-life (EOL) support for versions—planning and executing database updates (e.g., PostgreSQL 14 → supported version) with minimal downtime and a rollback plan;
• ➡ Define and implement backup and recovery strategies (including PITR), regularly validating restorations;
• ➡ Establish and maintain high availability, replication, and failover (RTO/RPO);
• ➡ Conduct capacity planning and manage database growth;
• ➡ Review and authorize structural (DDL) and data (DML) changes before they go into production;
• ➡ Act as a quality gatekeeper in SQL code reviews and migrations, preventing regressions before merging;
• ➡ Ensure schema versioning and traceability of changes (e.g., Flyway, Liquibase) integrated into CI/CD;
• ➡ Implement changes via GMUD, with rollback plans and controlled windows;
• ➡ Define and monitor SLI/SLO for databases and act based on Error Budget;
• ➡ Enhance database observability (metrics, dashboards, and alerts), detecting issues before they impact clients;
• ➡ Address database incidents, conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and prevention;
• ➡ Perform tuning and optimization (execution plans, indexes, slow queries, parameters);
• ➡ Guide development teams on best practices for data modeling and access;
• ➡ Manage access controls and roles (principle of least privilege);
• ➡ Implement encryption, masking, and auditing to protect sensitive data (compliance with LGPD);
• ➡ Ensure traceability and hardening of database environments;
• ➡ Automate DBA routines (provisioning, maintenance, checks), reducing manual work and human error;
• ➡ Leverage AI to support operations—analyzing queries, diagnostics, optimization, and documentation;
• ➡ Continuously seek to "automate before repeating," evolving the data platform;
• ➡ Apply security best practices in production databases (access, segregation, encryption);
• ➡ Ensure traceability and auditing of changes and accesses;
• ➡ Protect sensitive data and support compliance (LGPD, ISO 27001);
• ➡ Follow data protection policies when handling databases and migrations;
• ➡ Solid experience as a PostgreSQL DBA (administration, tuning, backup/recovery, replication);
• ➡ Knowledge of Oracle (administration and PL/SQL);
• ➡ Advanced SQL skills and execution plan analysis;
• ➡ Experience with backup, recovery, and high availability (HA/DR);
• ➡ Experience with version upgrades and database migrations (including major upgrades and end-of-support management);
• ➡ Experience with database monitoring and observability;
• ➡ Knowledge of security and access control in databases;
• ➡ Experience with governance and versioning of changes (DDL/DML, migrations);
• ➡ Knowledge in Linux and automation/scripts (Shell, Python, or similar);
• ➡ Use of AI in daily operations and a mindset for automation;
• ➡ Analytical, meticulous, and organized profile, with strong technical communication skills;
• ➡ Ability to learn quickly;
• ➡ Commitment to continuous learning;
• ➡ Empathy for customer logic;
• ➡ Focus on delivering the best customer experience;
• ➡ Collaboration skills, knowing when to offer and seek help;
• ➡ Strong communication skills to interact with various departments;
• ➡ Proactivity and organization;
• ➡ Alignment with our values: Honesty and Ethics, Excellence and Care in Deliveries, Recognition, Respect, and Education;
• ➡ DBRE practices (SLI/SLO, automation, IaC for databases);
• ➡ PostgreSQL on Kubernetes (operators like CloudNativePG, Patroni, or Zalando);
• ➡ Schema migration tools (Flyway, Liquibase);
• ➡ PostgreSQL extensions and ecosystem (PgBouncer, pg_partman, partitioning);
• ➡ Advanced Oracle knowledge (RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, ASM);
• ➡ Experience with OCI and its database services (Base Database Service, OCI Database with PostgreSQL) or other clouds (AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure);
• ➡ Interest/experience with Oracle engineered systems (Exadata)—a forward-looking perspective for our environment;
• ➡ Knowledge in observability (Grafana, Prometheus, Elastic);
• ➡ Experience with data migration and legacy systems;
• ➡ Knowledge in messaging/streaming (Kafka, Redis);
• ➡ Experience with applied AI in databases (optimization, diagnostics, copilots);
• ➡ Experience in regulated environments (government, legal, or financial);
• ➡ Certifications in PostgreSQL, Oracle, or Cloud;
• 🏆Health plan: Comprehensive care for your health.
• 🏆Life insurance: Security and peace of mind for you and your family.
• 🏆Discount partnerships: Access to pharmacies, nutritionists, and psychologists with special conditions.
• 🏆Well-being app (Clude): Encouragement for physical activities and well-being.
• 🏆Total Pass: Access to a wide network of gyms near you.
• 🏆Workplace gym: Active breaks to care for your body during work.
• 🏆Food allowance: For CLT contract modality.
• 🏆Caju Card: With a special gift in the month of your birthday.
• 🏆Home office assistance: Support to create a comfortable and productive work environment.
• 🏆Education assistance: Encouragement for your academic and professional development.
• 🏆Reading assistance: Encouragement to expand your knowledge.
• 🏆Continuous development: Programs and initiatives to boost your career.
• 🏆Innovation program: A space for you to bring your ideas and make a difference.
• 🏆Dual screen: Appropriate tools for better productivity.
• 🏆100% remote position: Work from wherever you feel best.
• 🏆FreeDay
• 🏆Off Moment: We encourage breaks for disconnection and rest.
• 🏆Graduation day off: We celebrate your achievements with you.
• 🏆Gift for new children of employees: A little something to celebrate the arrival of a new family member.
• 🏆Return gift from parental leave: Support upon returning from this important phase.
• 🏆Friendly and collaborative environment: A team that helps and grows together.
• 🏆Eco-friendly welcome kit: Start your journey with us sustainably.
• 🏆Sustainable culture: With practical actions such as promoting composting.
• 🏆Virtual celebration events: Moments to celebrate and connect with the team.
• 🏆Ongoing engagement campaigns: Year-round engagement initiatives.
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