Job Details

Job description:
Our iGaming client is looking for a database specialist to help us grow and improve their systems.  They are currently running a mix of Postgres on RDS and physical DCs and are also looking to expand their system to many more services and more database instances.
 
Responsibilities:
 

• Looking after the production PostgreSQL databases
• Working in a DevOps environment and being actively involved in the software development process
• Working with us to improve and automate our testing, deployment, and monitoring processes
• Understanding how our processes work and how that translates into the data we have
• Working with business managers to extract required data/reports
• Diagnosing and helping fix production issues
• Being available to help fix things out of hours, as needs arise
• Not being phased by the strange variety of things that need doing in a growing company
• Being proactive and not just waiting to be told the next thing to do
• Finding better ways that we can get things done

 
Requirements:
 

• At least 5 years’ experience administering PostgreSQL databases – installation, configuration, backups, monitoring, etc.
• Experience with AWS RDS
• Good knowledge of SQL performance tuning.
• Experience in migrating production databases while minimizing downtime
• Some experience in Linux server administration
• A proactive approach to improving databases as part of a DevOps culture
• The ability to turn business questions into well-performing database queries
• Good interpersonal skills and a great team attitude
• The ability to quickly learn new things and adapt

 
Nice to have:
 

• Familiarity with PAAS environments such as AWS
• Experience with MS SQL Server
• Experience using automated configuration/deployment tools such as Ansible or Docker
• Experience in system security at network, OS, and database level

 
What they offer:
 

• A mostly remote and flexible working schedule. 
• Generous time off varied based on the country of residence.
• Training on the job.
• Opportunity to progress within the company, not limited to one department or team.
• Hardware & Software allowance or work equipment is provided to make sure you have all the right tools to get the job done

 
Kindly send your CV to Marinela@bettingconnections.com to apply for this role.