Senior Application Database Administrator, SQL Server

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Costa Rica.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, performance, and dependability of cloud-based, application-oriented databases

• Collaborate with engineering teams to create scalable, resilient, and cost-effective database solutions

• Advise on best practices for database design, schema modifications, and performance optimization

• Diagnose and resolve production issues, conducting root cause analysis as necessary

• Establish standards, guardrails, and automation to enhance database operations

• Provide mentorship to team members and promote knowledge sharing within engineering and database communities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in application databases or DBA roles, particularly in cloud environments

• In-depth knowledge of at least one relational database platform (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server)

• Practical experience with cloud-managed database services and contemporary architectures

• Proficient in SQL performance tuning and troubleshooting

• Background in supporting production systems and making independent, sound technical decisions

• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities, capable of working across varied teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, life, and dental insurance

• Asociacion Solidarista

• International Share Save Plan

• Flex Work/Work from home

• Paid time off

• Annual Performance Bonus

• Education Reimbursement

• Family Bonding

• Bereavement Leave

• Referral Program

• and more.