Database Administrator (DBA)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain high-performance database systems to support large-scale applications
• Optimize database queries, indexing strategies, and partitioning to enhance performance
• Monitor database health, ensuring high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery
• Manage and fine-tune both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Implement database security policies, encryption, and access control
• Automate database backups, replication, and failover mechanisms
• Work closely with developers to optimize queries, schema design, and data modeling
• Perform capacity planning and monitor database growth trends
• Ensure compliance with data governance, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) or in a similar role
• Expertise in relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases including MongoDB, Redis, or DynamoDB
• Strong experience in database optimization, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
• Experience with cloud database services like AWS RDS or Aurora
• Proficiency in scripting for automation using Python, Bash, or SQL
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and high-traffic applications
• Ability to work with DevOps teams to integrate databases into CI/CD workflows

Benefits

• Apple hardware ecosystem for work
• Annual Bonus
• Top-tier Health and Life Insurance
• Transportation Budget and Coverflex benefits package
• Childcare support and Pension Fund
• Urban Sports Club membership
• Free meals at the hub
• Air Conference opportunities for team collaboration

About the Company

Air Apps is a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP). With over 100 million downloads worldwide and offices in Lisbon and San Francisco, we challenge the status quo by pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that empower people globally.