Database Administrator (PostgreSQL)

TL;DR

Database Administrator (PostgreSQL): Designing, installing, and maintaining large relational databases for a high-growth fintech platform with an accent on database integrity, security, and high availability. Focus on optimizing complex queries, implementing disaster recovery systems, and managing PostgreSQL replication and clustering.

Location: Onsite in Saudi Arabia

Company

hirify.global is a leading FinTech unicorn in the GCC region providing flexible payment solutions to over 15 million users.

What you will do

• Design, construct, install, and maintain large relational databases.
• Ensure database integrity and security through backups and recovery procedures.
• Implement and manage disaster recovery and failover systems.
• Monitor database performance, optimize complex queries, and apply updates.
• Set up and maintain database replication, clustering, mirroring, and high availability strategies.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize database usage.

Requirements

• Must be based in or be able to work onsite in Saudi Arabia.
• Mandatory expertise in PostgreSQL setup, replication, upgrade, monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Ability to write and optimize highly complex SQL queries.
• Experience with backup and recovery procedures, including PITR.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Go.
• English proficiency is required (CV must be submitted in English).

Nice to have

• Experience with Clickhouse.
• Experience with DBaaS on cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS.
• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices including Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm.
• Experience in real-time data streaming technologies like Debezium or Flink.
• Certification in database management.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a global fintech unicorn with a high-performing international team.
• Stock options (ESOP) in a fast-scaling, pre-IPO company.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Competitive salary and additional bonuses.

Hiring process

• Application review followed by an HR call.
• Technical interview.
• Final interview.