Junior MariaDB Database Administrator

Role Overview:

We are seeking a junior Database Administrator (DBA) with experience in MariaDB and committed to learning, to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing our MariaDB databases to ensure high performance, availability, and security.

This is a full-time, fully remote position with a flexible schedule. The candidate is expected to work independently, collaborate across various teams, and adapt working hours as required. As we operate in a global environment, strong asynchronous communication skills are essential.

We are specifically looking for a junior talent who is eager to learn and grow. We are also committed to mentoring and teaching the right candidate, helping them develop strong technical and operational skills over time.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and resourceful, with strong problem-solving and research skills. A sense of ownership, accountability, and potential for future leadership are qualities highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of MariaDB databases via Podman containers or Kubernetes.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning measures to optimize efficiency.
• Develop and manage backup and recovery plans to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Implement and maintain database security measures to protect sensitive data.

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• Diagnose and resolve database-related issues promptly.
• Work closely with development teams to design and implement database solutions that meet business requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Min 1 year experience as a Database Administrator.
• Experience with Linux operating systems (min 2 years of experience), preferably RHEL-based distributions.
• Experience working with databases (min 2 years of experience).
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
• At times, willing to work after hours, weekends, or possibly holidays to handle scheduled operations that couldn’t be scheduled during the work week, or unscheduled emergencies.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar.
• Troubleshooting and excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

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Nice-to-have:

• Automate service deployments with GitLab CI/CD according to GitOps practices.
• Containerized services (Docker, Podman).
• Scripting languages like Bash or Python.
• How replication works.

We Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary with annual reviews based on performance.
• Work with a borderless set up – with teammates all over the world.
• Learn from experts located globally.
• Remote working options.