Database Administrator

About Xensam

Xensam is, and will always be, an innovation company. We employ people with a broad set of technical skills that are ready to take on some of the technology's greatest challenges. But above all, we employ you as a human being. We believe it is extremely important to build a team with the right people, over the right skills. If you have the right people in the right conditions, they will learn enthusiastically.

About the role

As our PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA), you will play a crucial role in ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of our company's databases. You will work closely with our development and operations teams, providing support and guidance to optimize our PostgreSQL database systems. The ideal candidate is passionate about database management, possesses at least 5 years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, and thrives in an environment that values freedom of work and the ability to get things done.

Responsibilities

- Manage and maintain our PostgreSQL database systems, performing routine database administration tasks, such as database monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.

- Collaborate with development and operations teams to design and implement efficient database structures and schemas.

- Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.

- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including query optimization and data consistency problems.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce database standards and best practices.

- Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in PostgreSQL and database administration.

Qualifications

- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a DBA, with a focus on PostgreSQL.

- Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL database administration and performance tuning.

- Excellent understanding of database concepts, data modelling, and SQL query optimization.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex database-related issues.

- Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and meet deadlines.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Bonus points for

- PostgreSQL certification (e.g., PostgreSQL Certified Professional) is a plus.

- Experience with other database technologies, such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Database, MongoDB etc.

- Experience in the field of software licensing generally, or Software Asset Management specifically.

What we offer

- A dynamic role that focuses on "freedom under responsibility", where work-life balance is a vital focus point.

- 3 days in-office schedule (remote mon&fri).

- Work with the latest technology in the fastest growing SAM software in the market.

- Great opportunity to influence both your own career development as well as the company's development and design.

- Work with a young, kind, and hungry team.

- Competitive compensation with benefits such as insurance, pension, and wellness allowance.

- Weekly breakfasts with the team, regular AW’s, and other fun activities.

- A generous work culture with free access to beverage coolers, snacks, gym, etc.

- Kick off trip every year at the achieved budget goal.

Our core values drive us, and therefore we want you, as a potential future teammate, to consider the following four quotes and how they fit with you:

- “It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education.” - Albert Einstein

- "Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard." - Tim Notke

- “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets credit.” - Harry S Truman

- “Equality implies individuality.” - Trey Anastasio