Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL)

[Employer] creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn and save by reshaping their relationship with money. Over 25 million users choose [Employer] to stay in control of their spending and make the most out of their money.

The company’s flagship offering allows shoppers to split their payments online and in-store with no interest or fees. Over 70,000 global brands and small businesses, including Amazon, Noon, IKEA, and SHEIN use [Employer] to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering easy and flexible payments online and in stores.

[Employer] generates over $18 billion in annual transaction volume for its partner brands and is the highest-rated, most-reviewed, largest, and fastest-growing FinTech in the GCC region.

[Employer] launched in 2019 and has since raised +$1 billion in equity and debt funding from global and regional investors, and is now valued at $6,5 billion.

We’re looking for a Senior Database Administrator to join our Infrastructure team and help build and maintain reliable, high-performance database systems at scale. You’ll work on challenging technical problems, drive improvements in database reliability and performance, and contribute to the infrastructure powering [Employer]’s growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, construct, install, and maintain large relational databases.

• Maintain the integrity and security of the database, including backups and recovery procedures.

• Implement and manage disaster recovery and failover systems.

• Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.

• Optimize queries for performance.

• Collaborate with development teams to optimize database usage.

• Set up and maintain database replication, clustering, mirroring, and other high availability strategies.

• Use and understand tools like PgBouncer and modern monitoring systems.

• Stay up to date with the latest database technologies and best practices.

What you’ll bring:

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

• Ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries.

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

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

• Experience with ClickHouse is a plus.

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

• Experience managing DBaaS solutions on cloud platforms (GCP or AWS is a plus).

• Experience migrating large databases across cloud platforms.

• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices, including Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm.

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

• Relevant certifications or formal training in database management are a plus.

• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities.

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

What we offer:

• Full-time B2B contract

• Fully remote setup

• Up to 20% tax allowance

• 22 paid leave days annually

• Stock options (ESOP) in a fast-scaling, pre-IPO company

• Flexi benefits you can use for wellness, travel, or learning

• Work alongside a high-performing, international engineering team in a global fintech unicorn

Relocation support is available to our hubs in Armenia, Georgia, Serbia, Portugal, and Spain, including flights, temporary accommodation and legal setup.

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