Principal Database Administrator, DBA

📋 Description

• Lead the development of high availability and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring that RPO/RTO targets are achieved for our essential banking systems.

• Create and implement the scalability roadmap, which includes partitioning, sharding strategies, and capacity forecasting.

• Conduct in-depth query optimization, execution plan assessment, and proactive resolution of bottlenecks.

• Develop and oversee scalable inference and connection pooling strategies (PgBouncer) along with efficient backup and restore automation.

• Architect the monitoring system (Prometheus, Grafana, VictoriaMetrics) and establish SLIs/SLOs to maintain database health.

• Apply banking-grade security protocols, encompassing credential management and compliance-oriented data handling.

• Collaborate with product teams to ensure that database schema alterations and architectural decisions facilitate a high-load environment.

• Elevate the DBA function by setting technical standards through mentoring, defining standards, and engaging in hands-on implementation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a PostgreSQL DBA in high-load production settings (preferably within Fintech or mission-critical systems).

• Profound PostgreSQL Knowledge: Extensive understanding of index design (B-tree, GIN, GiST, BRIN), partitioning, and vacuum tuning.

• Mastery of HA/DR: Demonstrated capability in designing streaming replication, clustering, and automated backup validation.

• Cloud Proficiency: Practical experience with cloud-managed PostgreSQL (especially on GCP) and Linux systems administration.

• Automation Focus: Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD workflows (GitLab, ArgoCD).

• Strong SQL Proficiency: Expertise in crafting complex queries, stored procedures, and functions.

• Observability Expertise: Experience in establishing monitoring and alerting systems for databases (Prometheus/Grafana).

• Proficient in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Make a meaningful impact on the product.

• Join our growth trajectory and develop alongside us. We provide the resources and opportunities for ongoing personal and professional growth, enabling you to make a significant contribution to our evolving product.

• Work within the EU.

• Embark on this thrilling journey with us and enjoy the flexibility of remote or hybrid working arrangements across Europe.

• Become a stock options holder.

• Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and align your ambitions with ours through our Stock Options Program. This exciting opportunity is accessible to all team members, from juniors to founders.

• Receive consistent support and care.

• Finom is committed to your well-being and success, which is reflected in our modern, friendly, and eco-conscious corporate culture. We offer unwavering support to ensure your journey with Finom is both successful and fulfilling.

• Participate in the Work & Swim program.

• Engage in our exclusive Work & Swim Program, where you can spend a month in a comfortable corporate apartment in beautiful Cyprus. It's the perfect chance to achieve a work-life balance while enjoying stunning Mediterranean views.

• Equal Opportunity Statement.

• At Finom, we are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity within our organization. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.