DBA Team Lead

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.

Your main tasks will be:

• Strategic Project Management: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of database architecture at the corporate level. Establish and enforce design standards and long-term strategic plans for database infrastructure.
• Database Optimization & Innovation: Develop and implement strategies to enhance database performance, scalability, and efficiency across the organization, introducing new technologies and optimization techniques.
• Data Backup & Recovery Strategy: Manage robust backup and recovery processes, focusing on strategic planning for data reliability and minimizing downtime in data restoration scenarios.
• System Maintenance & Upgrades: Direct ongoing support and maintenance processes, including long-term upgrade schedules for production systems to ensure stability and performance continuity.
• Data Security & Compliance: Lead the implementation of comprehensive data security policies, ensure adherence to regulatory standards, and manage audit and security processes across database environments.
• Data Migration & Transformation: Oversee data migration and transformation projects, planning and managing large-scale data transfers while minimizing their impact on the company’s infrastructure.
• Process Automation: Design and implement strategies for automation in data management, deploying tools that enhance data handling efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

We expect from you:

• Database Experience:
  • MS SQL: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in administration and optimization.
  • MongoDB: Understanding of NoSQL principles and skills in working with MongoDB.
  • ClickHouse: Ability to work with ClickHouse for analytical database management, including setup and optimization.
  • PostgreSQL: Proficiency in PostgreSQL for ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Core Competencies:
  • Production Database Administration: Must have experience as a Database Administrator, specifically working with production databases and high-load environments.
  • Always On Clustering: Proficient in working with Always On clusters to ensure high availability and reliability of database systems.
  • Database Migration: Experience in migrating databases from MS SQL to PostgreSQL is a plus.
• Key Skills:
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess complex problems and identify effective solutions.
  • Critical Thinking: Evaluating multiple solutions to determine the best course of action.
  • Creativity: Capability to find innovative solutions to unique database challenges.
  • Organizational Skills: Proficient in managing multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
  • Time Management: Competence in prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and project milestones.

Nice to have:

• Database Development Experience: Skills in developing stored procedures and database solutions are advantageous. However, the primary focus will be on administration.

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!