Database Administrator Lisboa

Database Administrator
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Postgre
SQL , Azure , Kubernetes , Elasticsearch , and Networking. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing database systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security across our infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and manage Postgre
SQL databases in cloud and
- prem environments.

Optimize database performance, including indexing, query tuning, and resource allocation.

Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery strategies.

Manage and monitor database clusters on Azure and Kubernetes.

Integrate and maintain Elasticsearch for search and analytics use cases.

Collaborate with Dev
Ops and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless networking and connectivity between services.

Ensure database security, compliance, and data integrity.

Automate routine tasks using scripting and
-
- code tools.

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior DBAs and developers.

Participate in
- call rotations and incident response.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Senior DBA with strong expertise in Postgre
SQL.

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure , including managed database services.

Solid understanding of Kubernetes and container orchestration.

Experience with Elasticsearch setup, configuration, and optimization.

Strong knowledge of networking concepts , including firewalls, VPNs, DNS, and load balancing.

Proficiency in scripting languages (e. g. , Bash, Python).

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation tools (e. g. , Terraform, Ansible).

Excellent
- solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications in Postgre
SQL, Azure, or Kubernetes.

Experience in
- traffic,
- critical environments.

Knowledge of other database technologies (e. g. , My
SQL, Mongo
DB) is a plus.