Database CloudOps

TL;DR

Database CloudOps: Support and optimize a high-load PostgreSQL database infrastructure on AWS with an accent on zero-downtime migrations, performance tuning, and automation. Focus on designing scalable database architecture, resolving bottlenecks, and collaborating with development teams to ensure reliability and efficiency.

Location: Remote with preferred time zones GMT+1 to GMT+5

Company

hirify.global is a next-generation fintech company and licensed neobank in the Philippines backed by world-class investors, focused on reshaping financial services and expanding rapidly in Southeast Asia.

What you will do

• Support and administer a high-load PostgreSQL database handling ~20,000 transactions per minute
• Perform and maintain zero-downtime database migrations
• Identify and resolve database performance issues and bottlenecks proactively
• Collaborate with development teams on database architecture and query optimization
• Configure and maintain PostgreSQL infrastructure on AWS using Terraform
• Participate in incident and performance management and contribute to new database-related projects

Requirements

• Remote work with preferred time zones GMT+1 to GMT+5
• 3–5+ years of experience in software or data engineering
• Strong PostgreSQL knowledge including query optimization, indexing, replication, and troubleshooting
• Experience with large-scale data systems, ETL pipelines, or distributed backend systems
• Hands-on experience with Linux, AWS services (Aurora, RDS, Redshift), and automation scripting
• Basic understanding of CI/CD, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes

Nice to have

• Experience with Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and microservices architectures
• Ability to train colleagues on database best practices

Culture & Benefits

• Passionate international team with rapid professional growth based on merit
• Reward for performance and long-term success
• Remote and hybrid work options with relocation support for eligible candidates
• Medical insurance and health benefits
• Events and activities both online and in person