Database Architect

cloudsigma· Software Development
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📍 Sofia, Bulgaria, BulgariaFull Time

About this role

About CloudSigma

CloudSigma is a fast growing company offering public cloud services (IaaS) to customers around the globe. CloudSigma as a leading provider of cloud solutions is looking to build on its early success to capture a significant part of this future market growth.


About the role

Currently, we have an open position for a Database Architect with experience in the area of databases, application deployment, monitoring and performance tuning.


The ideal candidate would be able to execute proof-of-concept single-handedly, propose solutions including optimization and lead a cross-functional team in a technical leadership position. 

This role is based in the Development team at CloudSigma but will be cross-functionally linked to the Operations and DevOps teams.


Responsibilities

  • Ensure the availability, stability and performance of databases in hundreds of Gigabytes size.
  • Maintain and improve our backup and restore mechanisms and policies.
  • Keep up to date with new releases of PostgreSQL and work together with our development team to keep our systems happily buzzing along 
  • Creating runbooks for deployment, administration and maintenance of Linux and Unix based physical and virtual servers in more than 20 worldwide locations
  • Act as an escalation point for issues, which cannot be solved by our other departments
  • Performance, stability and security optimizations
  • Own the monitoring and incident management aspects of the database


Requirements

  • Experience with PostgreSQL; Design, Administration, Replication, Clusterization.
  • 3+ years of senior level experience with Linux and Unix based server environments
  • Architect level (200) Experience with noSQL or Time-based database concepts and when to implement what based off the use-case
  • Experience with automation (preferably in Puppet or willingness to learn Puppet)
  • Fluent in English Language, both written and verbal

Considered a plus:

  • WIllingness to learn new solutions and a “why not” mindset 
  • Experience with virtualization (KVM)
  • Experience with Docker virtual containers 
  • Experience automating with Python or using Python as a Dev language
  • Experience running production grade MySQL
  • Experience running production grade solutions on  ZFS,
    Experience with a managed Kubernetes platform of choice.

Personal Skills

  • Really good attention to detail
  • Responsibility
  • Very good organization and planning skills
  • Ability to work in a multicultural team

What we offer

  • Highly competitive salary with a performance bonus
  • Additional comprehensive private health and dental insurance
  • Dynamic and international working environment
  • An interesting and challenging position
  • Informal, friendly and knowledge-sharing working environment
  • Chance to join a company with a global footprint
  • Modern office with a great location
  • Hybrid working environment (60% in office, 40% from home)


If you are interested in this job opportunity, please send your CV in English. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality.



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This Database Architect role at cloudsigma is based in Sofia, Bulgaria, Bulgaria. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Database Architect role in the Software Development department at cloudsigma.
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This Database Architect position at cloudsigma was posted on Jul 18, 2023. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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