Senior Database Administrator

As a Senior Database Administrator at Neo Group, you will have three primary responsibilities: managing and optimizing our high-load PostgreSQL databases, setting up and monitoring systems for performance with tools like Grafana and Prometheus, and collaborating with product teams to improve database queries and tasks. This multifaceted role ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of our database systems.

To apply for the Senior Database Administrator role at Neo Group, you should have extensive experience with PostgreSQL, including infallible administration and performance tuning skills. You should also possess strong knowledge of Unix-like operating systems, experience with monitoring tools, and the ability to automate tasks. Familiarity with other databases like MongoDB or MySQL would be a plus, along with excellent soft skills.

Absolutely! Neo Group offers a competitive benefits package for the Senior Database Administrator position, including 5 paid health days, 25 vacation days, comprehensive medical insurance, and a monthly sports allowance to support your fitness goals. We also provide English lessons and opportunities to attend conferences, ensuring your continued professional growth.

In the Senior Database Administrator role at Neo Group, you'll play a pivotal part in automating routine tasks like migrations and deployments, which significantly enhances our database management efficiency. Your proactive approach to identifying bottlenecks and recommending improvements in data structure will lead to process refinements that elevate our performance.

For a Senior Database Administrator at Neo Group, soft skills are just as important as technical expertise. You should be proactive, analytical, and adaptable, able to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong communication skills are also essential, especially when working with product teams to enhance their database interactions.

In answering this question, highlight your extensive experience with PostgreSQL database management, including your hands-on skills in performance tuning, replication, and backups. Discuss specific projects or challenges you've faced that demonstrate your expertise.

Explain your approach to assessing and prioritizing tasks based on the impact of performance issues on operations. You might mention how you use monitoring tools, evaluate query performance, or collaborate with development teams to address critical situations effectively.

Share specific examples of monitoring systems you’ve implemented, such as Grafana, Prometheus, or ELK. Describe how you've used these tools to track performance metrics and ensure optimal database function, emphasizing any notable results.

Describe your approach to database migration, including the planning, testing, and execution phases. Discuss any tools you've used, the importance of minimizing downtime, and how you ensure data integrity throughout the process.

Explain your commitment to continuous learning. Mention attending conferences, accessing professional literature, engaging in online courses, or participating in community forums to stay updated on the latest database technologies and best practices.

Detail a specific challenging issue you faced, how you diagnosed the problem, the steps you took to resolve it, and the outcomes. This showcases your problem-solving abilities and technical expertise.

Discuss your method for querying optimization, including analyzing execution plans, indexing strategies, and collaborating with development teams to refine queries for better performance.

Mention automation tools like Ansible, Bash, or Python that you’ve used. Highlight specific tasks you’ve automated that improved efficiency and reduced manual errors, both for deployments and routine database maintenance.

Elaborate on your collaborative approach, emphasizing clear communication and your availability to support developers with database-related challenges. Share examples where teamwork led to successful project outcomes.

If applicable, discuss your familiarity with other database platforms, such as MongoDB, Redis, or MySQL. Highlight how this knowledge might be beneficial in a multi-database environment and any specific skills learned from those experiences.