Database Administrator - NO SQL Databases

PepsiCo; Kraków; On-site; PLN 207,900 - 254,100; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Kraków is seeking a NoSQL Database Administrator to design, manage, and optimize distributed, cloud-native database platforms handling large-scale data workloads. You will ensure scalability, availability, performance, and data security across MongoDB, Couchbase, Cassandra, and Redshift environments.

The role focuses on platform reliability, performance tuning, security, and cloud integration. You will implement CI/CD for database provisioning, support multi-region deployments, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.
• Over 5 years of Database Administration.
• Cloud Computing / Distributed Systems.
• Certifications in MongoDB or Couchbase or DataStax Cassandra.
• AWS/Azure/GCP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Platform Reliability: Maintain highly available, resilient database clusters.
• Performance Optimization: Tune queries, indexes, and data distribution for large workloads.
• Scalability: Design systems that scale seamlessly with business growth.
• Security & Compliance: Enforce access controls, encryption, and auditing.
• Cloud Integration: Manage databases in AWS/Azure/GCP environments.
• Automation: Implement CI/CD for database provisioning and operations.
• Lead RCA for performance degradation, node failures, or data loss incidents.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, runbooks, and architectural blueprints.

Skills

NoSQL databases

Distributed systems

Performance tuning

Security & compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

MongoDB

Couchbase

Cassandra

Amazon Redshift

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

Overview

A NoSQL Database Administrator is responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing distributed, cloud-native database platforms that handle large-scale, high-velocity data workloads. The role focuses on ensuring scalability, availability, performance, and data security across modern data systems built on technologies like MongoDB, Couchbase, Cassandra, and Redshift.

• Horizontal scaling and distributed architectures
• Flexible schema design (schema-less / semi-structured data)
• High availability and fault tolerance across regions
• Automation and DevOps-driven database operations

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Platform Reliability: Maintain highly available, resilient database clusters
• Performance Optimization: Tune queries, indexes, and data distribution for large workloads
• Scalability: Design systems that scale seamlessly with business growth
• Security & Compliance: Enforce access controls, encryption, and auditing
• Cloud Integration: Manage databases in AWS/Azure/GCP environments
• Automation: Implement CI/CD for database provisioning and operations
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for performance degradation, node failures, or data loss incidents
• Develop and maintain SOPs, runbooks, and architectural blueprints

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
• Over 5 years of Database Administration
• Cloud Computing / Distributed Systems
• Certifications in MongoDB or Couchbase or DataStax Cassandra
• AWS/Azure/GCP certifications

Required Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on DBA experience in NoSQL databases
• Have deep expertise in at least one NoSQL DB (MongoDB, Couchbase, Cassandra, and Amazon Redshift ) + working knowledge of others
• Understand distributed systems and scaling challenges
• Demonstrate performance tuning and troubleshooting skills
• Have exposure to security and compliance controls

Soft Skills

• Analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, proactive mindset.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected starting compensation range for this position is 231000,0 PLN annually (gross).
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
• This role is eligible for an annual bonus, based on performance and eligibility.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility.