Database Administrator ( PostgreSQL/Oracle)

Database Administrator (PostgreSQL/Oracle) role at Deel

Deel is an all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams, supporting workers in 150+ countries. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business.

Role Summary

The Database Administrator is responsible for managing and optimizing Deel's database systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and high availability. You will design, implement, and manage database environments, optimize performance, and safeguard critical data.

• 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 - find problematic queries or parameters and advise on solutions

• 3+ years administering production PostgreSQL databases
• Proficient in reading and writing SQL queries including window functions
• Proficient in DB programming - creating triggers, functions etc.
• Proficient in Data Modelling - designing tables and relations
• Proficient in performance tuning
• Capable of giving support in a live situation
• Experience with Git, Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with other RDBMS and NoSQL databases is a plus

• 1+ years of High-Level Programming experience
• 1+ years of managing cloud databases (AWS, GCP)

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

Deel is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and actively encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other legally protected characteristics.

Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at of the nature of the accommodation that you may require to ensure your equal participation.

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