Database Administrator

Sendcloud, a leading e-commerce shipping platform, is seeking a Senior Hands-on DBA to join their Platform Services domain. The role focuses on optimizing database performance, scaling infrastructure, and leading data-related initiatives. They want someone to take ownership of their data, drive architectural thinking, and empower engineering teams through DB Engineering Enablement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in database engineering, administration, or architecture
• 3+ years operating PostgreSQL on AWS (RDS or Aurora), including backup strategies, replication, monitoring, and performance tuning
• 3+ years working in cloud-native/SaaS environments, preferably in a microservices-based architecture
• Strong command of PostgreSQL internals (planner, vacuuming, WAL, query plans)
• Proven track record of solving query and performance bottlenecks
• Experience designing or evolving database schemas
• Solid experience with monitoring tools
• Familiarity with caching strategies (Redis/Valkey) and message queues (RabbitMQ)
• Experience with infrastructure as code and DevOps practices

Benefits

• Working in an internationally oriented, fast-growing, certified Great Place to Work!
• A good salary that grows within the company and your accomplishments
• 28 holidays per year on a full-time basis + a free holiday on/around your birthday
• Sabbatical after 3 years of employment
• Study budget for 500€
• Office gym access
• Pension scheme
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Dedicated 500€ home office budget