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Senior DBA (PostgreSQL)

  • Remote, Hybrid
    • Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
  • IT

Job description

OpenTag is a full product and service company revolutionizing the B2C/B2B Gaming industry. Our state-of-the-art platform provides operators worldwide with a single solution for all their needs. Since our inception, we’ve successfully scaled up and are continuously pushing forward, looking for talented and experienced individuals to join our journey of innovation and growth.

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with deep expertise in PostgreSQL to join our dynamic team. As part of our infrastructure team, you will play a critical role in shaping our innovative platform’s databases, ensuring seamless operation, optimization, and future scalability. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of iGaming and sports betting worldwide, using cutting-edge technologies and best practices.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect, maintain, and optimize database solutions to support our scalable platform.

  • Oversee the database ecosystem, focusing on the PostgreSQL stack to ensure efficient operation.

  • Monitor database health, performance, and resource utilization, ensuring high availability and durability using the Prometheus stack.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth database operations in all environments.

  • Support the entire database lifecycle, including support, data flow, optimization, maintenance, and automations.

  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for databases using Terraform and Salt Stack.

  • Lead troubleshooting efforts, resolving complex database issues in a timely and efficient manner.

  • Maintain database security and develop strategies for disaster recovery.

  • Automate database maintenance and operations through GitLab CI pipelines.

Job requirements

Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of experience in a DBA or data engineering role, with 5+ years specifically in PostgreSQL.

  • Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL performance tuning, optimization, and administration.

  • Strong experience with connection pooling and PgBouncer configuration.

  • Experience with cloud database environments, especially GCP and AWS.

  • Practical knowledge of Infrastructure as Code methods (Terraform, Salt Stack).

  • Strong practice skills in Bash/Python/Go (any of these).

  • Strong knowledge of the Prometheus stack (Thanos is a plus).

  • Strong experience with database security and disaster recovery strategies.

  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Why Join Us?:

  • A fast recruitment process – interview and potentially an offer in just a few days.

  • Competitive remuneration.

  • Great office space with amazing colleagues.

  • The opportunity to help build a scalable online betting platform from scratch.

  • Exposure to the latest technologies and best practices.

  • 20 vacation days a year + a day off for your birthday.

  • Premium health insurance, birthday vouchers, office snacks, and team lunches.

  • Sports compensation.

  • Personal training budget.

  • And many more benefits to support your growth and well-being!

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