Database Administrator
Pubblicato il 03-10-2026 - Deel in Sant'Antonio Abate
Overview
In this role, you will manage and optimize Deel's database systems to ensure data integrity, security, and high availability. You'll collaborate with engineering and data teams to design, implement, and maintain robust database environments that support data-driven decisions. You will address performance challenges, incidents, and data migrations while safeguarding critical information. This position offers impact at scale within a fast-growing, globally distributed SaaS company.
Retribuzione / Benefits
Stock grant opportunities
Remote work flexibility
WeWork access (optional)
Total rewards program
Diversity and inclusion
Accommodations on request
Responsabilità
Guide developers on database development and design best practices
Review and approve database-related code
Monitor database health and performance metrics
Respond to live incidents and alerts (errors, locks, deadlocks, availability)
Perform maintenance tasks: backups/restores, engine upgrades, migrations, parameter changes
Create database functions and triggers
Maintain and improve data integrity
Diagnose and optimize slow queries and parameters for better performance
Requisiti fondamentali
3+ years administering production PostgreSQL databases
3+ years administering production Oracle databases
Proficient in reading and writing SQL queries including window functions
Proficient in DB programming: triggers, functions
Proficient in Data Modelling (tables and relations)
Proficient in performance tuning
Capable of supporting live incidents
Experience with Git
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with other RDBMS and NoSQL databases is a plus
Nice to have: 1+ years of high-level programming experience
Nice to have: 1+ years of managing cloud databases (AWS, GCP)
Collaborative communication with developers and cross-functional teams
problem solving and incident response
ability to translate technical issues into actionable solutions
PostgreSQL administration
Oracle administration
SQL with window functions