Database Administrator

What you will be doing

Maintain Postgres database infrastructure in good shape;
Improve scalability, availability and efficiency of database infrastructure;
Debug, analyze and resolve database performance issues;
When possible, provide feedback to product teams in terms of support and co-operation to improve availability and efficiency of business applications;
Maintain technical documentation;
Utilize best practices whenever possible, establish and follow procedures for critical activities;
Minimize planned downtime for scheduled maintenance routines;
Get engaged in service capacity planning, software performance analysis and system tuning;
Maintain healthy life cycle status of database infrastructure components;
Drive the company through disaster recovery tests, where we manually turn down pieces of infrastructure to test our systems overall resiliency to failures.

You will be successful if you have

At least 3 years of DBA experience in production environments;
Knowledge and understanding of RDBMS concepts and architecture in general;
Proven experience in PostgreSQL database administration;
Experience with running databases in clustered environments like LXD;
Ability to stay coordinated and focused in critical situations and are a problem solver;
Good knowledge of English, verbal and written.

Additionally

Experience with MySQL and/or MongoDB is an advantage;
University degree is an advantage.

What do we offer

Interesting position in a growing Estonian capital-based international bank;
Great conditions to support your professional and personal development;
Monthly sports benefit + free participation at 2 national sport events;
Good people to collaborate with – check out @lifeatbigbank and #bigbankwow at Instagram.

Sounds interesting?

Apply now!

Database Administrator

Tallinn, Estonia
Tartu, Estonia

You have a dedicated contact person always ready to answer all your questions. Just write to Kerli Hollo [email protected], the HR Partner to our technology and product management teams.

What to expect from the recruitment process?

Are you interested in joining our exceptional team? These steps give you an overview of our recruitment process, but there might be variations, depending on the location or specific job position.

Interview: We will have an interview with the selected candidates. Sometimes several interviews are held with key stakeholders, depending on the position.
Homework and Tripod test: For some positions, the selected candidates are asked to complete homework and Tripod test.
Job offer: Congratulations, the successful candidate will receive a job offer.
Onboarding: Every new hire will have their unique onboarding program, specially made for them to cover the requirements of the position.

FAQ Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements for a successful application?: When you start putting together your application for a position at Bigbank - in your CV and cover letter, please present your relevant skills, knowledge and experience and explain, how you could help to contribute to Bigbank’s success. It would be great to also get an insight into your professional competencies - specific activities, achievements and results.

We believe that successful hiring is based on shared values and cultural beliefs, so let us know, what you believe in.

Of course, remember to include your contact details, so that we could get in touch with you.
What happens after I have applied for a job?: Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email confirmation that we have received it.

We will review the applications and select the strongest candidates for the role, who will be contacted and invited for an interview.
What is the time frame of the overall recruitment process?: Our usual hiring process takes between 4 to 8 weeks after the job opening is posted. However, there can be some exceptions, depending on various factors, including volatility of the business and market conditions.
What is the testing and background check phase?: As a responsible employer operating in financial sector and observing strict ethical norms, we usually run background and reference checks to ensure our new colleagues have a strong record of high integrity and solid recommendations.

Some positions will also include a testing phase, customized to the job position. Depending on the requirements of the role, you can expect tasks evaluating your specific skills and knowledge as well as general psychometric tests.
Do you check references without first asking candidates?: No. Even, if you provide contact details for your references in your application, we always ask for explicit permission, before contacting them.
If I have further questions, who can I contact?: Please contact us at [email protected].

By the way, we speak English, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Russian, Finnish and Bulgarian, so you can use any of these languages.

How can we help?

Database Administrator

What you will be doing

You will be successful if you have

Additionally

What do we offer

Sounds interesting?

Sounds interesting?

Apply now!

What to expect from the recruitment process?

Interview

Homework and Tripod test

Job offer

Onboarding

FAQ Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements for a successful application?

What happens after I have applied for a job?

What is the time frame of the overall recruitment process?

What is the testing and background check phase?

Do you check references without first asking candidates?

If I have further questions, who can I contact?

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About us

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