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Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator role focusing on PostgreSQL and ClickHouse databas...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
5-8 years of experience in database administration with strong PostgreSQL and ClickHouse expertise
Deep understanding of PostgreSQL architecture, configuration, replication, and tuning
Experience with ClickHouse configuration and optimization for large-scale analytics
Strong SQL and query optimization capabilities
Familiarity with backup/recovery tools such as pgBackRest, Barman, and ClickHouse utilities
Proficiency in Linux environments and shell scripting
Exposure to cloud-hosted database services like AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure Database, or GCP
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Clear communication and effective cross-team collaboration

Job Responsibility

Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL and ClickHouse across development, staging, and production environments
Monitor database health, performance, and resource usage
Manage schemas, indexes, roles, and permissions for performance and security
Analyze and tune queries, indexing strategies, and configurations for low-latency, high-throughput workloads
Optimize ClickHouse for analytical and OLAP workloads on large datasets
Implement backup strategies and disaster recovery solutions
Configure and manage replication, clustering, and failover setups
Apply database security best practices including encryption, access controls, and audit logging
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Investigate and resolve database-related incidents and performance issues

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing benefits
Personal & Professional Development programs
Unconditional Inclusion environment
Career growth opportunities
Comprehensive benefits suite supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing

Fulltime

Database Administrator - Senior

AnaVation is seeking a Database Administrator - Senior who will manage and optim...

Location

United States , Washington, DC

Salary:

Not provided

AnaVation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Documented, demonstrated experience in database administration, including performance tuning and high availability
Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with complex data and platform issues
Documented experience leading initiatives as an individual contributor and as a team lead/consultant
Hands-on experience implementing data policies, procedures, and standards in regulated or high-scale environments
Experience planning and developing enterprise data models and metadata/lineage practices
Track record resolving data conflicts and ensuring data quality across multiple sources/systems
Experience managing diverse data repositories (RDBMS, NoSQL, object storage) and governance tooling
Demonstrated success optimizing data warehouses, lakes, and other storage layers for performance and cost
A current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

Job Responsibility

Administer, maintain, and optimize SQL Server 2016+ databases
Monitor performance, analyze wait stats, tune queries, and manage indexes and statistics
Design, implement, and manage backup, recovery, and high availability/DR (e.g., AGs, log shipping)
Perform system administration tasks including patching, scripting, and server configuration
Automate routine operations using PowerShell or similar scripting tools
Collaborate with teams to support application releases and schema changes
Enforce database and system security with proper access controls, encryption, and auditing
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across production and non-production environments
Create and maintain clear documentation for procedures, configurations, and best practices

What we offer

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Competitive Pay
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance

Fulltime

Senior Database Administrator

We're seeking an experienced PostgreSQL DBA to help us scale our rapidly growing...

Location

United Kingdom , Wallingford

Salary:

Not provided

Dexory Using

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience as a PostgreSQL DBA
Ability to architect and implement scaling strategies for terabyte-scale databases
Strong opinions on scaling architectures (partitioning, sharding, data-warehousing/iceberg)
Proven track record of implementing scaling solutions on deployed production systems
Ability to optimize indexes and query patterns
Experience with query performance analysis and optimization for complex analytical workloads
Experience with index strategy and maintenance
Experience designing and implementing data archival/retention policies
Experience tuning for tables with high write volume
Experience with connection pooling and configuration tuning

Job Responsibility

Understand growth estimates and design scaling strategies for largest tables
Optimize existing indexes and query patterns
Establish monitoring and alerting for performance regressions
Develop capacity planning based on customer growth
Query performance analysis and optimization for complex analytical workloads
Index strategy and maintenance
Design and implement data archival/retention policies
Tuning for tables with high write volume
Connection pooling and configuration tuning
Maintain backup/recovery strategy and testing

What we offer

Private healthcare via Bupa with 24/7 medical helpline
Life insurance
Income protection
Pension: 4+% employee with option to opt into salary exchange, 5% employer
Employee Assistance Programme - mental wellbeing, financial and legal advice/support
25 holidays per year
Full meals onsite in Wallingford
Fun team events on and offsite
Snacks of all kinds in the office

Fulltime

Senior Database Administrator

We’re hiring a pragmatic Senior Database Administrator to own the health, perfor...

Location

United Kingdom , Remote

Salary:

Not provided

Equals Group PLC

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong practical experience with MySQL / Aurora MySQL administration at production scale (schema design, replication, failover)
Proven ability to profile and tune queries and indexes (EXPLAIN, slow-query analysis, query rewriting)
Solid knowledge of backup & recovery strategies for Aurora (snapshots, continuous backups/PITR) and tested restore experience
Experience with monitoring and alerting for databases (CloudWatch, Performance Insights, slow-query logs) and acting on alarms
Comfortable scripting/automation (Bash, Python, or similar) to build health checks, runbooks and operational tooling
good Linux fundamentals
A role model for our values: Make it happen
Succeed together
Be the customer
Go beyond

Job Responsibility

Monitor cluster health and alerts (CloudWatch / Performance Insights / slow-query), investigate anomalies and act on incidents
Diagnose and optimise slow queries and problematic transactions: use EXPLAIN, rewrite queries, and add/remove indexes as needed
Ensure backups, snapshots and PITR are configured and tested
maintain and exercise recovery/runbook procedures
Perform capacity planning, sizing and maintenance (patches, minor version upgrades, failover drills) to keep performance and availability targets
Automate routine checks and reports (index coverage, long-running queries, replica lag, space usage) and produce actionable recommendations for engineering teams

What we offer

A competitive salary benchmarked against a peer group
25 days holiday per year + your birthday off
Opportunities for progression, development and learning new skills - £250 towards the cost of learning & development
Free onsite Nuffield Health gym & pool (London) and discounted gym membership elsewhere
GetActive with Aviva - Health and Wellbeing discounts on services and products
Interbank currency rates on travel money and international transfers
Bupa Private Healthcare
Free Eye Test and £50 up to the cost of glasses
EAP Service - Mental Health Services
Life Assurance Policy - x3 annual salary

Fulltime

Senior Database Administrator

Primarily, this position will provide senior-level support and guidance to our C...

Location

United States , Columbia

Salary:

Not provided

eSystems, Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Database Administration Expert 6+ Years
Backup/Recovery Expert 6+ Years
Performance Tuning Expert 6+ Years
RDBMS Expert 6+ Years
SQL Server Expert 6+ Years
T-SQL Expert 6+ Years
Failover Clusters Expert 2-4 Years
High-Availability Expert 2-4 Years
DMVs Expert 2-4 Years
SSIS Services Expert 2-4 Years

Job Responsibility

Provide senior-level support and guidance to our Child Care team, including mentoring Child Care developers on schema and query design, execution-plan review/tuning, and security best practices
Assist (at a senior-level) with the support, maintenance, security, and availability of the agency s SQL Server environment for other application teams, while prioritizing Child Care commitments
Designs, develops, implements, and maintains database, procedures, and functions that accommodate changing business priorities and technological changes while ensuring availability, scalability, performance, recoverability, reliability, and security
Acts as liaison for SQL Server database performance, integration, migration, upgrade, storage, and replication strategies
Performs SQL Server performance tuning: waits/Query Store analysis, index & stats optimization, SARG ability fixes, and parallelism tuning
Monitors the database systems to ensure secure services with minimum downtime
configures alerts and telemetry for proactive detection
Interacts with project management and Agile development teams to develop a strong understanding of project and database development objectives
Participates in troubleshooting and triaging of issues with different team members to drive towards root cause identification and resolution
Documents, tracks and escalates issues as appropriate

Fulltime

Senior Database Administrator

Looking for an experienced and highly skilled Database Administrator to lead the...

Location

Poland , Wroclaw

Salary:

Not provided

Zoolatech

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8-10 years of experience in database administration roles, with a strong understanding of relational and NoSQL database systems
Expert knowledge of database management systems including MySQL, PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server
Strong SQL and query tuning skills, experience with database optimization techniques
Strong understanding of data security and privacy best practices and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA
Experience with database backup and disaster recovery planning and implementation
Familiarity with cloud-based database services, such as AWS RDS or Azure SQL Database
Familiarity with vector databases and embedding workflows, semantic search and hybrid search strategies
Excellent problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Outstanding communication and leadership abilities
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

Job Responsibility

Lead the design, development, and implementation of database systems, ensuring they meet business requirements and adhere to industry best practices
Optimize database performance through tuning, indexing, and other techniques to ensure efficient data access and system response times
Implement and maintain data security measures, including access controls, data encryption, and regular security audits
Develop and maintain database backup and disaster recovery plans, ensuring the availability and integrity of our data assets
Monitor database systems for performance issues, proactively identifying and resolving problems to minimize downtime and maintain system reliability
Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and software developers to integrate database solutions with data pipelines, analytics platforms, and software applications
Mentor and guide junior database administrators, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team
Stay current on emerging database technologies, trends, and best practices, identifying opportunities for their application within the data infrastructure

What we offer

Paid Vacation
Sick Days
Sport/Insurance Compensation
English Classes
Charity
Training Compensation

Senior Database Administrator

Looking for an experienced and highly skilled Database Administrator to lead the...

Location

Turkey , Istanbul

Salary:

Not provided

Zoolatech

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8-10 years of experience in database administration roles, with a strong understanding of relational and NoSQL database systems
Expert knowledge of database management systems including MySQL, PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server
Strong SQL and query tuning skills, experience with database optimization techniques
Strong understanding of data security and privacy best practices and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA
Experience with database backup and disaster recovery planning and implementation
Familiarity with cloud-based database services, such as AWS RDS or Azure SQL Database
Familiarity with vector databases and embedding workflows, semantic search and hybrid search strategies
Excellent problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Outstanding communication and leadership abilities
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

Job Responsibility

Lead the design, development, and implementation of database systems, ensuring they meet business requirements and adhere to industry best practices
Optimize database performance through tuning, indexing, and other techniques to ensure efficient data access and system response times
Implement and maintain data security measures, including access controls, data encryption, and regular security audits
Develop and maintain database backup and disaster recovery plans, ensuring the availability and integrity of our data assets
Monitor database systems for performance issues, proactively identifying and resolving problems to minimize downtime and maintain system reliability
Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and software developers to integrate database solutions with data pipelines, analytics platforms, and software applications
Mentor and guide junior database administrators, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team
Stay current on emerging database technologies, trends, and best practices, identifying opportunities for their application within the data infrastructure

What we offer

Paid Vacation
Hybrid Work (home/office)
Sick Days
Sport/Insurance Compensation
Holidays Day Off
English Classes
Training Compensation
Transportation compensation

Senior Database Administrator

As a Senior DBA at Axon, you will play a critical role in building the foundatio...

Location

United States , Scottsdale

Salary:

Not provided

Axon

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on database administration experience across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or equivalent platforms
Strong background in performance tuning, capacity planning, and query optimization
Familiarity with infrastructure automation and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with data, BI, and application engineering teams
Demonstrated ability to standardize, document, and scale DB management practices
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence without authority
Alignment to Axon values: Obsess Over Customers, Win Right, Aim Far, Join Forces, Expect Candor, and Own It

Job Responsibility

Own the full lifecycle of database administration for mission-critical systems (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, cloud-native DBs)
Partner with BI, Data Engineering, and Enterprise App teams to support scalable, standardized database usage
Lead performance tuning, index optimization, and capacity planning initiatives
Design and implement backup, HA/DR, monitoring, and security controls
Support database provisioning and automation efforts aligned to IaC and CI/CD strategies
Develop standards, documentation, and operational runbooks to scale institutional knowledge
Help guide long-term data architecture, governance, and compliance best practices

What we offer

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off
Paid parental leave for all
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Fitness Programs
Emotional & Mental Wellness support
Learning & Development programs
Snacks in our offices

Fulltime

Senior Database Administrator

Randstad

Location:
Canada , North York

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 11, 2026

Expiration:
June 07, 2026

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