Senior Database Administrator

SixValues; España; On-site; PHP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SixValues in Romblon, España is looking for a Senior Database Administrator to enhance their cloud database systems. The role involves managing Amazon RDS PostgreSQL and Redshift, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in Database Administration with expert-level knowledge of PostgreSQL. The position promises a dynamic work environment focused on collaboration and innovation in gaming technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, ideally in a cloud-focused environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of PostgreSQL administration.
• Proven experience managing Amazon RDS, Redshift, and cloud-based database solutions.
• Solid understanding of issue tracking and agile processes (Jira).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain RDS PostgreSQL and Redshift databases.
• Implement best practices for database security, performance tuning, and backup/restore.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance and reliability issues.
• Support schema changes, database upgrades, and patching processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams on CI/CD processes.

Skills

PostgreSQL administration

Database performance tuning

Cloud-based database solutions

Data replication tools (AWS DMS)

CI/CD practices (GitLab)

Issue tracking (Jira)

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Automation scripting

Tools

Amazon RDS

Amazon Redshift

AWS S3

Job description

At Six Values, we are more than just a B2B betting and gaming technology company - we are creators of experiences that change people’s moods for the better.

We work with a range of global client brands - are we are in "scale up" mode, hiring the best and most highly motivated, fast working, bureaucracy hating, "I want to win but I’m not afraid to fail…", team players. We provide B2B support services to multiple technology and gaming partners, we believe in the free market, and want to hear from the best of the best.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Database Administrator to join our growing team.

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the stability, performance, and scalability of our cloud-based database systems. You will manage and optimize a wide array of data platforms, including Amazon RDS PostgreSQL, Amazon Redshift, and data replication frameworks like AWS DMS and Debezium. In close collaboration with engineering, DevOps, and SRE teams, you will help implement best practices for high availability, backup, automation, maintenance and disaster recovery across the organization. You should bring a strong track record in enterprise-level database performance management, installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

What You’ll Do

• Administer, monitor, and maintain our RDS PostgreSQL and Redshift databases.
• Implement best practices for database security, performance tuning, and backup/restore.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance and reliability issues.
• Support schema changes, database upgrades, and patching processes.
• Work with data replication tools, including AWS DMS and Debezium, to ensure consistent and efficient data movement.
• Automate routine database maintenance tasks using scripting or orchestration tools.
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to align on CI/CD processes (e.g., GitLab pipelines).
• Provide guidance on capacity planning and resource utilization.
• Contribute to disaster recovery strategies, including backups to S3 and recovery testing.
• Participate in incident management and on-call rotations as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, ideally in a cloud-focused environment
• Expert-level knowledge of PostgreSQL administration
• Proven experience managing Amazon RDS, Redshift, and cloud-based database solutions
• Strong performance tuning and query optimization skills
• Hands‑on experience with database replication tools (AWS DMS, Debezium preferred)
• Proficient with infrastructure‑as‑code and CI/CD practices (GitLab)
• Solid understanding of issue tracking and agile processes (Jira)
• Knowledge of AWS S3 for data storage and backup solutions
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Nice to Have

• Experience with Kafka and Elasticsearch
• Certifications in AWS and relevant data platforms
• Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Exposure to data warehousing best practices in Redshift

About Six Values

Our vision is to elevate the mood of people everywhere, making every interaction more engaging, rewarding, and memorable. Through cutting‑edge technology and a real commitment to excellence, we aim to revolutionize how people connect with digital experiences, transforming the world of betting and gaming technology.

Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to be a fast‑moving, highly efficient tech company that brings joy and excitement to players by delivering top‑tier solutions for operators. From website and application development to data analytics and payment systems, everything we do is designed to create seamless, thrilling experiences for our partners and their customers.