Database Administrator (Cloud DBA)

Company Description

Tech for People Unlocks the Future

At Devoteam, we believe that technology, combined with strong human values, can actively drive change for the better. Discover how Tech for People is shaping the future, creating a positive impact on individuals and the world around us.

With over 25 years of passion for technology and a presence in 18+ countries across EMEA and beyond, we are committed to leveraging innovation, expertise, and human-centric values to make a difference.

Devoteam Culture & Values:

True innovation is born from a powerful culture, fused with meaningful values.

Culture:

• Fair and courageous
  Everyone is treated fairly – this fuels bravery. At Devoteam, we always make fair decisions. We listen and are willing to be challenged, taking courageous decisions as a result. We help our employees to progress at every step and congratulate those who deserve it.
• Ambition and results
  Ambition is nurtured at every step – this drives results. We are ambitious entrepreneurs with a taste for performance, growth and celebrating success. Commitments are always kept as we seek to achieve profitable growth to create value and employment. We aim to bring as much value as possible to our clients, at every touchpoint.
• Learning and innovating
  Curiosity and learning are at our core – this stimulates innovation. At Devoteam, we are curious. We learn and embrace innovation constantly to meet challenges and build partnerships of excellence.
• Caring and sharing
  A caring attitude is infused into our culture – this encourages sharing. We believe in the power of teams, we promote support and collaboration.
  At Devoteam, we care about our teams and want to work in a positive, productive environment. We support the development of talent and careers, knowing that success is the result of collaboration. 

Because alone, we go faster – but together, we go further.

Values:

• Respect
• Frankness
• Passion

To know more about us, please visit: www.devoteam.com 

Level:

Mid-Senior level

Business Unit: 

Google Cloud

Join Devoteam and be part of a dynamic, innovative team driving technology solutions that make a real impact

Job Description

The Database Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, migrating, securing, and optimizing databases in cloud environments. The role ensures high availability, performance, and security of database platforms supporting cloud-native and modernized applications.

The Cloud DBA works closely with Cloud Architects, DevOps engineers, and application teams to ensure database solutions align with cloud best practices, scalability requirements, and operational standards.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Lead the design, configuration, and optimization of managed cloud databases (e.g., Cloud SQL, Amazon RDS, Azure SQL) as well as traditional RDBMS in Cloud Environment with a primary focus on Microsoft SQL Server, as well as other platforms like Oracle, MySQL, and/or PostgreSQL.
• Architect and implement DB clustering, multi-region failover, and high availability (HA) / disaster recovery (DR) strategies.
• Support database migration and modernization initiatives from on-premise to cloud platforms
• Execute heterogeneous DB migrations utilizing native and third-party cloud migration tools.
• Perform schema migration and refactoring of legacy databases to ensure cloud-native compatibility and optimized storage performance.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to support database architecture, scalability, and integration in cloud or hybrid environments
• cloud environments.
• Manage cloud-native backup and recovery procedures, ensuring data protection and minimal downtime.
• Enforce database governance, security hardening, access control, encryption, and auditing.
• Support presales, readiness assessments, and architectural discussions by providing expert input on database modernization strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 4+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator, with increasing levels of responsibility
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, along with a strong understanding of at least one other major RDBMS platform (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Proven experience with backup and recovery, HA/DR design, and replication strategies
• In-depth understanding of database security, access control, and compliance best practices.
• Ability to handle complex database environments with multiple integrations and high transaction volume.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a proven ability to mentor and lead technical teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP database services, as well as Microsoft database services.
• Experience with cloud-native databases and managed services such as Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database, or Google Cloud SQL
• Familiarity with NoSQL and distributed databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis)
• Experience working in DevOps or SRE environments, integrating databases into CI/CD pipelines
• Scripting or automation experience in Python, PowerShell, Shell, or similar
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, especially for deploying and managing cloud database services
• Experience with Kubernetes-based deployments for containerized databases
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, ..)
• Knowledge of local and international compliance and regulatory frameworks (NCA, SAMA, ISO 27001)

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