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 to protect sensitive data
• 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 understanding of database optimization, indexing, and partitioning
• Experience with cloud database services like AWS RDS or Aurora
• Proficiency in scripting for automation using Python, Bash, or SQL
• Solid understanding of data security best practices and compliance requirements
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and high-traffic applications

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
• Air Conference for team collaboration and growth
• Urban Sports Club membership
• Free meals at the hub

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). Born in Lisbon and now with offices in Lisbon and San Francisco, we have reached over 100 million downloads worldwide while remaining self-funded. We challenge the status quo to push the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that empower people globally.