Junior Database Administrator (DBA)

Aviva; Województwo mazowieckie; Hybrid; PLN 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Private medical care

Cafeteria system of benefits

Employee Shares Plan

Hybrid working model from Poland

Job summary

Aviva Services Excellence Centre is seeking a Junior Database Administrator to help ensure reliability, performance, and security of our database platforms. You will support day-to-day operations and collaborate across teams to deliver stable services.

You will gain hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Amazon Redshift, backups, DR, and SQL development while continuously improving processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift.
• Strong SQL development and database design knowledge.
• Experience with production databases, including backups and recovery.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation, reliability and security of database platforms.
• Monitor performance, availability and capacity.
• Assist with deployments, upgrades, migrations and maintenance activities.
• Support backups, recovery and disaster recovery processes.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure and platform teams to ensure service stability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and health reports.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Amazon Redshift

Database administration

SQL development

Independent work

Job description

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We are looking for a Junior Database Administrator to join Aviva Services Excellence Centre (ASEC) and help support the reliability, performance and security of our database platforms.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the day-to-day operation, reliability and security of database platforms and related infrastructure.
• Monitoring database performance, availability and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Assisting with database deployments, upgrades, migrations, patching and routine maintenance activities.
• Supporting production database environments, including backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes.
• Investigating database incidents and performance issues, working with teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Providing guidance on database design, SQL development and database best practices.
• Supporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives within database administration and operational processes.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, operational procedures and database health reports.
• Collaborating with application, infrastructure and platform teams to support service stability and project delivery.
• Continuously developing technical expertise and staying up to date with database technologies and industry best practices.

What we’re looking for:

• Hands-on experience working with PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift.
• Good understanding of database administration principles, including database design, SQL development and performance optimisation.
• Ability to investigate and resolve database issues, identify potential performance bottlenecks and proactively recommend improvements.
• Experience supporting production database environments, including deployments, backups, recovery activities and routine operational support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and determine appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks and manage priorities effectively.
• Confidence communicating database-related issues, risks and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to understand business and technical requirements, seek clarification when needed and deliver solutions aligned with the original request.
• Good collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to continuously develop technical knowledge and share it with others.

In Aviva Services Excellence Centre, we provide:

• Contract of employment
• Performance Bonus
• Private medical care (ENEL-MED)
• Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MultiSport card)
• Additional parent privileges:
• - baby leave – 6 weeks leave for second parent
• - shortened working time after parental leave
• Employer-funded group insurance
• Employee Shares Plan
• Extra day off for birthday
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Additional leave acquired over the years in the company (even 5 days more in a year)
• Wellbeing Leave - additional two weeks paid leave after 10 years of service
• Psychological support consultations
• Access to the e-learning platforms
• Internal employee referral program
• Hybrid working model from Poland with a few days in Warsaw office per month
• Attractive office location in Warsaw - Gdański Business Center
• Additional entitlements for people with disabilities - Work Without Barriers
• Work environment that promotes diversity - Diversity Charter

Aviva is for everyone!

We’ve been ranked the #1 Best Workplace in Poland for a second year in a row and a top choice for Millennials by Great Place to Work!

As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, Aviva applies a policy of equal treatment and creates a work environment that is friendly to people with disabilities. We do not require from candidates the date of birth, marital status and attached photos to your CV. We encourage all individuals regardless of gender to apply.

Most of our people are smart working – spending also time in our office - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We’re inclusive - we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply and try!

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