Database Administrator

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We are seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to support the reliability, performance, and scalability of our database environments. This roleis responsible for managing andoptimizingdatabase systems, ensuring data integrity and availability, and supporting engineering teams through effective database design, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

The Database Administrator will work closely with Engineering, Dev Ops, and Product teams to ensure our data systems are performant, secure, and aligned with the needs of a growing, high-throughput platform. This role requires a balance of operational excellence, proactive monitoring, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on maintaining uptime and supporting production environments.

Database Performance & Optimization

• Monitor, analyze, andoptimizedatabase performance across environments to ensure high availability and responsiveness
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, including query optimization, indexing strategies, and resource utilization
• Partner with Engineering teams to improve database design and query efficiency

Database Administration & Maintenance

• Install, configure, andmaintaindatabase systems (PostgreSQL,MongoDB)
• Performor automate routine database maintenance, including backups, restores, patching, and upgrades
• Ensure database environments are stable, secure, and aligned with best practices

Backup, Recovery & Data Integrity

• Design, implement, andmaintainbackup and recovery processes to ensure data protection and business continuity
• Regularly test andvalidatebackup and disaster recovery procedures
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems, including replication and synchronization processes
• Support production environments by diagnosing and resolving database-related issuesin a timely manner
• Participate in incident response efforts, including root cause analysis and post-incident documentation
• Collaborate with Dev Ops and Engineering teams to improve system reliability and prevent recurring issues

Security & Compliance

• Implement andmaintaindatabase security protocols, including access controls, encryption, and auditing
• Ensure database environments meet regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to the gaming industry
• Support internal and external audits as needed

Monitoring & Automation

• Implement andmaintainmonitoring solutions to proactivelyidentifyissues related to performance, capacity, and availability
• Automate routine database administration tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
• Partner withIT andDevOps to integrate database monitoring and alerting into broader system observability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Software Engineering teams to support database needs throughout the development lifecycle
• Provide guidance on database best practices, schema design, and data modeling
• Collaborate with Product and Analytics teams to ensure data structures support reporting and business intelligence needs

• Strong experience with relational databases, particularly PostgresSQL
• Experience with MongoDB
• Experience…