Database Administrator
EveryMatrix is looking for a dedicated Database Administrator to join the team in London. The role involves managing, maintaining, and optimising the company's database management systems to ensure high performance, security, and availability.
The successful candidate will work closely with the DBA team to implement best practices, manage disaster recovery strategies, and support the scalability of the production environment. This position requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting and a commitment to continuous improvement through automation and documentation.
- Install, configure, and maintain the company’s database management systems.
- Monitor database performance and optimise queries, indexing, and resource utilisation.
- Manage backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data integrity and disaster recovery readiness.
- Implement and enforce database security policies in collaboration with the DBA Team.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Work closely with the DBA Team to implement the best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process improvements.
- Provide regular updates and reports on database performance, incidents, and upcoming changes.
- Assist in evaluating new database technologies and solutions under the guidance of the DBA Team.
- Participate in team meetings and proactively contribute to database strategy discussions.
- Support high-availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions, including replication and failover strategies.
- Optimise databases for scalability and efficiency in a growing production environment.
- Collaborate with the DBA Team on capacity planning and future database needs.
- Develop and maintain scripts for automation of routine DBA tasks.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring smooth database operations.
- Work with the DBA Team to enhance database monitoring and alerting systems.
- Maintain up-to-date database documentation, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Share knowledge with the other DBA team members.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience as a DBA (required).
- Expertise in PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server (required).
- Experience with replication and performance tuning (required).
- Experience in Linux environment (required).
- Shell scripting or Ansible for automation (required).
- Experience with monitoring tools like PMM, Grafana, Nagios, or similar (required).
- Understanding of database security, access controls, and compliance standards (required).
- Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to issue resolution (required).
- Ability to work effectively with the DBA Team and cross-functional teams (required).
- Certifications that indicate the candidate is up to date with modern database technologies and best practices (nice-to-have).
- Ability to work on call rotation and provide 24/7 production support (required).
- Start with 25 days of annual leave, with 2 additional days added each year, up to 35 days by your fifth year.
- Hybrid work schedule available after the first three months of employment, with up to 60 days of work from home per year.
- Private medical insurance, with an ability to add dependants.
- Monthly meal allowance.
- Gym allowance.
- Access to online learning platforms like Udemy for Business and LinkedIn Learning, and a budget for external training.
- Two Free Fridays each year, limited to one per quarter.
- 3 sick leave days per year, no doctor's note required.
- 52 weeks of paid maternity leave, with 21 weeks being fully paid.
- 4 weeks of paternity leave, plus the flexibility to work from home full-time until your child is 13 weeks old.
EveryMatrix delivers iGaming software, solutions, content and services for casino, sports betting, payments, and affiliate management to global Tier 1 operators as well as to newer brands. The platform is highly modular, scalable, and compliant, allowing operators to choose the optimal EveryMatrix solution and combine with third-party and in-house technology and capabilities. EveryMatrix empowers clients to unleash bold ideas and deliver outstanding player experiences in regulated markets. The company has more than 1,300 employees across 15 offices in 15 countries and serves 300+ customers worldwide, including the regulated US market. EveryMatrix is a member of the World Lottery Association (WLA) and European Lotteries Association. In September 2023 it became the first iGaming supplier to receive WLA Safer Gambling Certification.