Senior Database Administrator

Jobgether

October 11, 2025

11:34 PM

Brussels

Company size : 11-50 employees
Job Type & Title : Remote
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About Company:
Job search is broken. Talents waste hours applying blindly, companies drown in irrelevant CVs. Jobgether flips the model. We’re an AI-powered career coach and matching platform helping people land remote and flexible jobs faster.

Jobgether designs your job search strategy, prepares you to stand out, and connects you only with roles that truly match. Finding a job isn’t about applying to hundreds of listings anymore, it’s about having the right strategy and visibility to attract the right opportunities.

Purpose & Vision Our purpose is to make remote job search guided, fast, and effective, reducing frustration and wasted effort for both talents and employers. We envision a world where careers are built with intention, not luck. Where flexibility is the norm. Where no talent remains invisible.
Skills:

The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) is a technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of high-performance, secure, and scalable database systems. In this role, you will oversee relational and NoSQL databases, ensure optimal performance and availability, and drive initiatives related to cloud migrations, modernization, and operational excellence. You will collaborate with application, infrastructure, and data teams to troubleshoot complex issues, optimize database workflows, and implement best practices. Mentoring junior DBAs and contributing to process documentation will be part of your responsibilities. This position provides the opportunity to influence architecture decisions, enhance operational reliability, and support critical business and research applications in a fast-paced environment.

Accountabilities

Monitor, maintain, and optimize relational and NoSQL database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB)
Perform performance tuning, analyze slow queries, and collaborate with developers to optimize application-level database interactions
Ensure high availability, replication integrity, disaster recovery readiness, and robust failover strategies
Define, manage, and test backup and recovery plans for full and point-in-time restores
Implement and enforce database security, auditing, and compliance standards
Lead upgrades, migrations, and modernization projects for cloud and on-premises databases
Mentor junior DBAs, review change plans, and maintain operational runbooks and documentation
Respond to alerts, perform post-incident analysis, and implement monitoring and alerting frameworks

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience; Master's degree preferred
2+ years of experience in database administration or related technical roles
Expertise in cloud database platforms (AWS RDS/Aurora, GCP Cloud SQL, Azure SQL DB) and modern database systems
Experience with NoSQL technologies (MongoDB, Redis, DynamoDB) and backup/recovery tools (mysqldump, xtrabackup, RMAN, pg_dump)
Strong knowledge of security practices, encryption (TDE, SSL), auditing, and IAM strategies
Hands-on experience with high availability, replication, and failover mechanisms (e.g., Orchestrator, Patroni, AlwaysOn)
Familiarity with automation and CI/CD tools (Liquibase, Flyway, Ansible, GitOps workflows)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across technical teams
Preferred: AWS or GCP certifications, industry experience in life sciences or genomics

Benefits

Competitive salary range of $111,000-$140,000 per year, with eligibility for a Short-Term Incentive Plan (target 7.5%)
Flexible remote work opportunities within the United States
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave to support work-life balance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Professional development opportunities and mentorship programs
Collaborative work environment with focus on innovation and operational excellence

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

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