Database Administrator (Cupid Media)

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is the 3rd largest social discovery company in the world, uniting 60+ brands with 500 million users. We solve the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection by transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. Our portfolio includes online communication platforms focusing on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming - Dating.com, DateMyAge, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, Kiseki, and others. 

SDG invests in IT startups around the world. Our investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, Clubhouse, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia.edu, and many others.

We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1200 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. 

Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE, Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations. 

In August 2024, we achieved Great Place to Work US Certification™! This achievement reflects our core belief that a truly exceptional workplace is built on trust, pride, and camaraderie—not just great perks.

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineers to join one of our core products - Cupid Media. 

Your main tasks will be:

• Collaborate with the existing DBA: Work closely with the current database administrator to gain a deep understanding of the existing database architecture, workflows, and maintenance processes. Share knowledge and ensure seamless cooperation for improved system performance.
• Participate in the new system's database architecture implementation: Actively contribute to the design and implementation of a robust and scalable database architecture for the new system. Ensure that best practices are followed and the architecture aligns with business requirements and technical standards.
• Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity: Monitor and analyze database performance, identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. Implement tuning strategies, indexing, and other optimizations. Maintain the highest standards of data integrity, security, and consistency across all environments.
• Document database designs, processes, and procedures: Create and maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of database structures, schema, workflows, and operational processes. Ensure that documentation is easily accessible and understandable for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We expect from you:

• Willingness to work anywhere within the GMT+5 - GMT+10 timezone 
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server.
• Solid understanding of MS SQL Server architecture, features, and best practices.
• Experience with Always On for high availability and disaster recovery, including managing replicas, adding databases, troubleshooting, and monitoring.
• Proficiency in performance tuning and optimization.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with data synchronization techniques.
• Fluent Russian 
• B2 English level

Nice to have: 

• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its cloud offerings, such as RDS for SQL Server, EC2, and S3.
• Familiarity with Change Data Capture (CDC) technology. 

What do we offer:

• REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time;
• Vacation 28 calendar days per year;
• 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
• Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
• Full payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;
• Corporate discount for English lessons;
• ​Health benefits. If you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee, according to the paychecks. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
• ​Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;
• Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for time off, merch, team building activities, massage certificates, etc. 

Sounds good? Join us now!