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This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Database Administrator in Ireland.
In this role, you will help design, scale, and operate the database platforms that support mission‑critical, high‑traffic systems used globally. You will work closely with senior DBAs, SREs, and engineering teams to ensure performance, reliability, and security at scale. The role goes far beyond routine maintenance, focusing on distributed database systems, automation, and platform‑level improvements. You will contribute to modern infrastructure initiatives while reducing operational friction through smart tooling and self‑service patterns. The environment is fully remote, highly collaborative, and ownership‑driven. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on systems that underpin large‑scale, real‑time financial technology.
Accountabilities
Scale, tune, and operate high‑throughput MariaDB environments supporting global products and services
Design and continuously improve high‑availability, backup, and disaster‑recovery strategies
Reduce manual operational work by building automation and improving consistency across database workflows
Enhance observability by defining meaningful metrics, improving alert quality, and reducing operational noise
Strengthen database security through disciplined access controls, patching, upgrades, and safe operational practices
Contribute to platform initiatives including containerized environments, infrastructure as code, and reproducible deployments
Partner with engineering teams to improve performance patterns, operational readiness, and database hygiene
Participate in on‑call rotations with a focus on preventative engineering and long‑term reliability improvements
Requirements
5+ years of hands‑on experience operating MariaDB or MySQL in high‑volume production environments
Strong understanding of high‑availability architectures, replication, and distributed database behavior
Experience with database proxies or load‑balancing technologies such as HAProxy, ProxySQL, or similar
Practical experience with CI/CD, GitOps, and infrastructure‑as‑code workflows, ideally using Terraform
Solid Linux, cloud infrastructure, and networking fundamentals
Experience building container images and operating workloads on Kubernetes at scale
Strong security mindset around access control, upgrades, and operational safety
Proven expertise in monitoring, alerting, and incident readiness
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to document systems and align work to KPIs
Bonus points for SRE practices, scripting or programming skills in Python or Rust, GitOps tooling, or multi‑region architectures
Interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain, or decentralized systems is a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation package aligned with international market standards
Fully remote work model with global collaboration
Opportunity to work on large‑scale, high‑impact systems with real‑world usage
Strong focus on automation, reliability, and engineering excellence
Inclusive, diverse, and merit‑based work culture
Long‑term growth opportunities within a globally distributed engineering organization
Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an
AI‑powered matching process
to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top‑fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre‑contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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In this role, you will help design, scale, and operate the database platforms that support mission‑critical, high‑traffic systems used globally. You will work closely with senior DBAs, SREs, and engineering teams to ensure performance, reliability, and security at scale. The role goes far beyond routine maintenance, focusing on distributed database systems, automation, and platform‑level improvements. You will contribute to modern infrastructure initiatives while reducing operational friction through smart tooling and self‑service patterns. The environment is fully remote, highly collaborative, and ownership‑driven. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on systems that underpin large‑scale, real‑time financial technology.
Accountabilities
Scale, tune, and operate high‑throughput MariaDB environments supporting global products and services
Design and continuously improve high‑availability, backup, and disaster‑recovery strategies
Reduce manual operational work by building automation and improving consistency across database workflows
Enhance observability by defining meaningful metrics, improving alert quality, and reducing operational noise
Strengthen database security through disciplined access controls, patching, upgrades, and safe operational practices
Contribute to platform initiatives including containerized environments, infrastructure as code, and reproducible deployments
Partner with engineering teams to improve performance patterns, operational readiness, and database hygiene
Participate in on‑call rotations with a focus on preventative engineering and long‑term reliability improvements
Requirements
5+ years of hands‑on experience operating MariaDB or MySQL in high‑volume production environments
Strong understanding of high‑availability architectures, replication, and distributed database behavior
Experience with database proxies or load‑balancing technologies such as HAProxy, ProxySQL, or similar
Practical experience with CI/CD, GitOps, and infrastructure‑as‑code workflows, ideally using Terraform
Solid Linux, cloud infrastructure, and networking fundamentals
Experience building container images and operating workloads on Kubernetes at scale
Strong security mindset around access control, upgrades, and operational safety
Proven expertise in monitoring, alerting, and incident readiness
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to document systems and align work to KPIs
Bonus points for SRE practices, scripting or programming skills in Python or Rust, GitOps tooling, or multi‑region architectures
Interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain, or decentralized systems is a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation package aligned with international market standards
Fully remote work model with global collaboration
Opportunity to work on large‑scale, high‑impact systems with real‑world usage
Strong focus on automation, reliability, and engineering excellence
Inclusive, diverse, and merit‑based work culture
Long‑term growth opportunities within a globally distributed engineering organization
Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an
AI‑powered matching process
to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top‑fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre‑contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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