Senior Database Administrator

Introduction 

Are you searching for an opportunity to play a key role in driving the dramatic growth of a highly successful software company?  

At Poppulo, we’re working on what’s next in communications and workplace technology. As a pioneer in this industry, we understand that meaningfully reaching every employee is hard. And so is managing office space in a hybrid world. And so is improving the customer and guest experience. We exist to make each of these things easier. We exist to bring harmony to our customers.  

And we do that at enterprise scale. Our omnichannel employee communications, customer communications, and workplace experience platform is trusted by over 6,000 organizations today, reaching more than 50M employees and delivering content to 500,000+ digital signs. 

We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate - we’re all a work in progress and are growing new skills and capabilities all the time. We encourage you to apply for a position with Poppulo even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We believe in fostering an environment where there is a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Database Installation and Configuration:  Install and configure database software and environments, working closely with DevOps to ensure it’s done through IaC. 
• Performance Monitoring and Tuning: Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexing, and storage. Manage database resources, including memory, CPU, and disk I/O, to ensure efficient operation. 
• Backup and Recovery: Develop and implement backup strategies to protect data against loss or corruption. Test the recoveries and business continuity methods.  
• Security Management: Access controls, encryption standards, compliance and governance. 
• Database Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance tasks such as database cleanup, reorganization, and version upgrades. Oversee data migration projects, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime during the process. 
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance problems and data corruption.  
• Support: Provide support to Engineering for database-related queries and problems. Advise on schema design and data modelling. Be a source of best practices for all things Databases.  

Key Requirements: 

• 7+ year's experience in a similar role  
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent work experience). 
• Excellent RDBMS knowledge in MySQL, Postgres, MS SQL or similar.   
• Proven experience managing complex and large database systems   
• Demonstratable experience with database observability   
• Experience with databases in Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, etc)  
• Experience working closely with Engineering enabling performance and optimisation  
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with Engineering teams. 
• Team player and able to share and receive constructive feedback  
• Self starter, confident when sharing information and seeking feedback from others to deliver the best solution.  
• Able to mentor others as well as seeking self-improvement 

Nice to Have:  

• NoSQL experience with systems such as Cassandra, DynamoDB, Keyspaces. 
• Demonstrable experience with database storage engines such as InnoDB, MyISAM, MEMORY/HEAP 
• Experience analyzing data models. 
• Demonstrable experience working on a SaaS environment. 
• Experience working closely with DevOps/Infrastructure to manage change.  
• Comfortable with DevOps / Agile processes   

Who We Are

We are a values-driven organization that encourages our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day and empowers everyone to make a tangible impact on our products, clients, and culture. We offer a dynamic environment with driven, fun, and flexible individuals who thrive on challenge and responsibility. This is an opportunity to contribute to our culture and join a company that’s on the move.

We live the Poppulo values each day, as they are key to everything we do.

• Bring Your Best Self
  We show up authentically, are self-aware and always strive to be better.
• See it. Own it. Solve it.
  We proactively innovate and solve for our customers and each other. We set an example with high standards for our work. We foster a culture of learning, acknowledging our successes and our failures.
• Together We’re Better
  We value and celebrate our diversity. We learn from others, respecting their expertise, and focus on building trust. That's what makes us a team.

Named a Great Place to Work in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, we are a fast-growing global technology company, with offices in Ireland, the US, and the UK.
Poppulo is an equal opportunity employer.
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