.Paymentology is the first truly global issuer-processor, giving banks and fintechs the technology, team and experience to rapidly issue and process Mastercard, Visa and UnionPay cards across more than 50 countries, at scale.Our advanced, multi-cloud platform, offering both shared and dedicated processing instances, vast global presence and richer, real-time data, set us apart as the leader in payments.As a Database Administrator at Paymentology, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and performance of our mission-critical databases. Your duties will include monitoring database performance, troubleshooting issues, implementing security measures, and planning for database growth and scalability.TasksPartner with our development team to design and optimize database schemasExecute database administration tasks, including schema management, user access control, and performance tuningEnsure the integrity and availability of our critical data through the implementation of robust end-to-end backup and recovery strategiesSafeguard our sensitive data by managing user access controls, implementing encryption measures, and optimizing our comprehensive database security protocolsProactively monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues using advanced monitoring tools and processesBe available for on-call support as required to address database emergencies and critical issuesConduct capacity planning to anticipate and accommodate future growth and resource requirementsStreamline operations by developing automated scripts to handle database maintenance and repetitive tasksManage database migrations, including cluster upgrades, version migrations, and transitions to cloud-based services such as AWSRequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field5-7 years of hands-on experience working as a MSSQL/PostgreSQL Server Database AdministratorProficient in scripting languages like PowerShell and Python to automate database maintenanceKnowledge of tools like GitHub and TerraformProven experience architecting, planning, and implementing database migrations, especially to cloud platforms like AWS or AzureCommitted to continuous learning and professional developmentLet's also not forget languages (not the programming kind). While you will work with colleagues located throughout the world, English is our company language so it's important that you be able to communicate at a fluent level, in both spoken and written form.As a key member of our technical team, you will be expected to maintain high availability and be ready to address critical incidents, ensuring the continuous performance of our systems. This includes being part of an on-call schedule to support 24/7 operations.At Paymentology, we value making a difference to the lives of the people who work for us and who live in the communities where we operate
