Lead Database Administrator (Slovenia, remote)

A European IT company, which has been creating software products of any level of complexity for more than 15 years, is looking for a highly skilled Lead Database Administrator.

The company is primarily working with American and European partners and clients. They handle various projects across different sectors, including banking, e-commerce, and more. The company develops custom software projects.

Your tasks on the position:

1. Designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems to support business applications
2. Ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and backup solutions for critical databases
3. Monitoring database performance, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing query execution
4. Leading and mentoring a team of database administrators and developers
5. Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
6. Managing database technologies for MS SQL Server (mandatory), PostgreSQL (optional)
7. Working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure to manage cloud-based databases

Minimum Requirements:

1. 5+ years of experience in database administration, including leadership roles
2. Proficiency in database architecture, performance tuning, and optimization
3. Expertise in SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java)
4. Hands-on experience with database replication, partitioning, and clustering
5. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for database deployments
6. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
7. English B2+

Benefits:

1. A decent salary according to your experience and skills
2. Yearly bonuses based on your results
3. Completely remote work format from anywhere in the world
4. Flexible working hours
5. Fitness and education fees compensations