Database Administrator (PostgreSQL/Oracle)

Responsibilities

• Support and guide developers on database-related development and design best practices
• Review and approve database-related code written by developers
• Monitor database health and performance metrics
• Support live situations and respond to alerts (errors, locks, deadlocks, availability, etc.)
• Perform maintenance tasks including backup and restore, engine upgrades, data migrations, and parameter changes
• Create database functions and triggers
• Maintain and improve data integrity
• Improve performance by identifying problematic queries or parameters and advising on solutions

Requirements

• 3+ years administering production PostgreSQL databases
• Proficient in reading and writing SQL queries, including window functions
• Proficient in database programming (creating triggers, functions, etc.)
• Proficient in data modelling (designing tables and relations)
• Proficient in performance tuning
• Capable of supporting live situations
• Experience with Git (version control), Docker, and Kubernetes
• Experience with other RDBMS and NoSQL databases is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of high-level programming experience
• 1+ years of managing cloud databases (AWS, GCP)

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities (role/employment/location dependent)
• Additional perks and benefits based on employment status and country
• Flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Accommodation during recruitment process for applicants with disabilities

About the Company

Deel is a global payroll and HR platform for distributed teams, operating in 150+ countries. Built for the modern workforce, Deel offers HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management all in one platform. With a fully owned payroll infrastructure and AI-powered tools, Deel empowers businesses to scale globally in a compliant, inclusive way. As one of the world’s most globally distributed companies, Deel fosters a culture of continuous learning and innovation, impacting millions of workers worldwide.