Database Engineer (Ops) - Remote work | REF#308792

BairesDev; Arequipa; Remote; PEN 207,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

USD or local currency compensation

Home office setup

Flexible hours

Parental leave & holidays

Global Top 1% talent environment

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev, a global technology leader, is seeking a Database Engineer (Ops) to join a remote-first team focused on enterprise-grade database environments. The role emphasizes high availability, performance tuning, and robust backup strategies across multiple database platforms.

You will collaborate with distributed engineering teams, implement data protection measures, and help maintain optimal database health while enjoying a fully remote setup and flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Database Administration, Operations, or Systems Engineering.
• Expertise in operating and tuning production databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres, or MySQL.
• Proficiency in T-SQL or PL/SQL for performance tuning and database optimization.
• Hands-on experience with backup strategies, replication, and HA/DR solutions.
• Deep understanding of database maintenance and lifecycle management in enterprise environments.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain production databases to ensure high availability and uptime.
• Implement and govern robust data replication and backup strategies for data integrity and disaster recovery.
• Proactively monitor and tune database performance, optimizing complex queries for efficiency.
• Design and execute maintenance plans, including index management and lifecycle tasks, in mission-critical environments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define database standards and provide technical support for platform health.

Skills

Database Administration

SQL/PLSQL

HA/DR strategies

Performance tuning

English proficiency

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Postgres

MySQL

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.

Database Engineer (Ops) at BairesDev

What You'll Do

• Manage and maintain production databases to ensure high availability and consistent uptime.
• Implement and govern robust data replication and backup strategies to guarantee data integrity and disaster recovery readiness.
• Proactively monitor and tune database performance, optimizing complex queries for maximum efficiency.
• Design and execute maintenance plans, including index management and lifecycle tasks, within mission-critical environments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define database standards and provide technical support for platform health.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in Database Administration, Operations, or Systems Engineering.
• Proven expertise in operating and tuning production databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres, or MySQL.
• Proficiency in T-SQL or PL/SQL for performance tuning and database optimization.
• Hands-on experience with backup strategies, replication, and implementing HA/DR solutions.
• Deep understanding of database maintenance and lifecycle management in enterprise 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!