Database Engineer / Database Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Assist in the administration and monitoring of AWS PostgreSQL databases while adopting best practices for reliability and performance.

• Collaborate with senior engineers to identify performance issues and explore tuning opportunities.

• Engage daily with development teams and other departments, as effective communication is crucial in this role.

• Evaluate developer-driven changes to data architecture and provide constructive feedback under the mentorship of senior team members.

• Investigate query performance challenges and enhance your expertise in database optimization.

• Participate in release and deployment processes to gain practical experience with production workflows.

• Contribute to internal enhancements such as automating manual tasks, accelerating data delivery, and facilitating infrastructure expansion.

• Employ AI agents, LLM-powered tools, and automation to efficiently manage routine tasks like query analysis, schema reviews, documentation, and troubleshooting.

• Ensure the smooth operation of RDS systems on a daily basis.

• Assist in evaluating and improving data schemas for efficiency by reviewing indices, identifying redundant columns, and assessing table structures.

• Maintain a curious mindset, explore new technologies, propose AI-driven solutions, and present ideas to enhance the productivity of our systems and team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a data/database engineer or DBA position.

• At least 3 years of experience working with databases and data architectures in any IT role.

• Practical experience with AWS RDS or Aurora.

• Proven application of AI agents or LLM-powered tools to perform technical tasks more effectively.

• A robust foundation in relational databases and data architecture gained through professional experience, academic projects, internships, or personal exploration.

• Experience or substantial academic background in designing, building, and scaling databases.

• Familiarity with SQL and a keen interest in deepening knowledge of PostgreSQL and cloud database services.

• Comfort with using AI assistants, copilots, and LLM-powered tools as integral to your workflow, rather than as occasional novelties.

• A team-oriented attitude where success is measured by collective accomplishments.

• A proactive and inquisitive disposition coupled with a genuine eagerness to continue learning.

🏝️ Benefits

• An annual employee development program stipend of $1,000 for each employee.

• Availability of a mentorship program.

• A sabbatical program offering 4 weeks after 5 years of service.

• Opportunities for advancement based on performance.

• A signing stipend for a remote work setup.

• Paid Time Off.

• Parental Leave Benefits.

• Assistance with Fertility/Adoption.

• An annual tutoring stipend for your children.