Database Administrator (DBA)
Air Apps · Remote · Munich ·
COMPENSATION
€55k – €69k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Fully onsite (Lisbon)
- 4+ years experience
- PostgreSQL + MongoDB
- Relocation support
- Apple hardware
You will design, implement, and maintain high-performance database systems that support Air Apps' global user base. Working closely with engineering teams, you will ensure data integrity, security, and scalability for their AI-driven Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner.
What you'll do
- Design and maintain high-performance database systems for large-scale apps
- Optimize queries, indexing strategies, and partitioning for speed
- Monitor database health to ensure availability and disaster recovery
- Manage and tune SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL and Redis
- Implement security policies, encryption, and access controls
- Automate backups, replication, and failover mechanisms
- Collaborate with developers on schema design and data modeling
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and other data governance regulations
What you'll need
- At least 4 years of experience as a Database Administrator
- Expertise in relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL
- Experience with NoSQL systems such as MongoDB or DynamoDB
- Strong knowledge of optimization, indexing, and replication
- Proficiency in performance tuning and troubleshooting slow queries
- Familiarity with cloud database services on AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or SQL for automation
- Understanding of data security best practices and encryption
Stack
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- Redis
- DynamoDB
- AWS RDS
- Python
- Bash
How you'll work
- Fully onsite position based in Lisbon, Portugal
- Relocation support is available for candidates
- Collaborate in person with cross-functional teams
What you get
- Apple hardware ecosystem provided for work
- Annual bonus and pension fund contributions
- Top-tier health and life insurance coverage
- Transportation budget and Coverflex benefits package
- Childcare support and Urban Sports Club membership
- 100% free meals at the office hub