Senior Database Administrator, PostgreSQL

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

📋 Description

• Design, build, implement, and maintain extensive relational databases.

• Ensure database integrity and security, encompassing backup and recovery protocols.

• Develop and oversee disaster recovery and failover systems.

• Monitor database performance, make necessary adjustments, and apply updates and new versions as needed.

• Enhance query performance through optimization.

• Collaborate with development teams to maximize database efficiency.

• Establish and manage database replication, clustering, mirroring, and other strategies for high availability.

• Utilize and comprehend tools like PgBouncer and contemporary monitoring solutions.

• Keep abreast of the latest advancements in database technologies and best practices.

• Assist in building and sustaining reliable, high-performance database systems at scale.

• Propel enhancements in database reliability and performance.

• Contribute to the infrastructure that supports Tabby’s expanding business.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with PostgreSQL (mandatory), including setup, replication, upgrades, monitoring, and performance tuning.

• Proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries.

• Familiarity with backup and recovery strategies, including Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR).

• Strong grasp of database design, documentation, and development best practices.

• Experience with ClickHouse is advantageous.

• Working knowledge of scripting or programming languages such as Bash, Python, or Go.

• Experience managing DBaaS solutions on cloud platforms; knowledge of GCP or AWS is a plus.

• Experience in migrating large databases across cloud environments.

• Understanding of modern DevOps practices, including Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm.

• Familiarity with real-time data streaming technologies such as Debezium or Flink.

• Relevant certifications or formal training in database management are beneficial.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities and excellent communication skills.

• Professional proficiency in English (B2 level or higher).

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time B2B contract.

• Fully remote work environment.

• Up to 20% tax allowance.

• 22 paid leave days per year.

• Stock options (ESOP) in a rapidly growing, pre-IPO company.

• Flexible benefits applicable for wellness, travel, or education.

• Collaborate with a high-performing, international engineering team in a global fintech unicorn.

• Relocation assistance available to hubs in Armenia, Georgia, Serbia, Portugal, and Spain, including flights, temporary housing, and legal setup.