Senior Database Administrator - Remote work | REF#308790

BairesDev; Sur; Remote; COP 292,047,000 - 389,395,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

USD or local currency

Hardware provided

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Job summary

BairesDev is hiring a Senior Database Administrator for a 100% remote role. You will ensure health and performance of production databases and drive architectural improvements for core storage systems.

Responsibilities include optimizing production databases, designing robust backup/recovery, achieving high availability, and collaborating with developers on schema and query optimization. Excellent English required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Expertise with SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Proficiency in T-SQL or PL/SQL for development and optimization.
• Hands-on backups, replication, and HA/DR implementations.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize production database instances for peak performance.
• Design and implement robust backup and recovery procedures.
• Deploy high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions.
• Collaborate with developers to optimize queries and schemas.
• Monitor health and troubleshoot across multiple database platforms.
• Automate maintenance and deployments to improve efficiency.

Skills

DB Administration

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Tools

T-SQL

PL/SQL

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Senior Database Administrator at BairesDev

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the health and performance of our production database environments. You will ensure data integrity and availability while driving architectural improvements for our core storage systems.

What You'll Do

• Manage and optimize production database instances to ensure peak performance and stability.
• Design and execute robust backup and recovery procedures to protect critical data.
• Implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with developers to review schema designs and optimize complex queries.
• Monitor system health proactively and troubleshoot issues across various database technologies.
• Automate routine maintenance tasks and database deployments to improve operational efficiency.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role.
• Proven expertise in operating and tuning production databases like SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres, or MySQL.
• Proficiency in T-SQL or PL/SQL for database development and optimization.
• Hands-on experience implementing backups, replication, and HA/DR strategies.
• Deep understanding of performance tuning and database maintenance in high-availability environments.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred.
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!