Principal DBA - Backend

There are NO limits to your career: come shape the future and be part of a truly unique global culture at OutSystems!

A global leader in modern development platforms, OutSystems is focused on enabling any organization to innovate through software. We are changing the way software is built with the low-code platform most preferred by developers and empowering organizations to create and deploy critical applications that transform their business rapidly. To support our growth and commitment to hiring exceptional performers, we are looking for a Principal Database Administrator based in Portugal.

About This Role

As a Principal Database Administrator in OutSystems R&D, you’ll be a member of the group of teams responsible for developing the next generation of capabilities of our Platform, in the context of database management.

If you are a problem solver, curious by nature, and driven by curiosity, this is the job for you! 

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust, scalable, and secure database solutions mainly delivered using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and methodologies;

• Manage and optimize databases across PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle;

• Ensure high availability and automate disaster recovery solutions for critical databases, such as database backup and recovery process;

• Perform and automate database tuning, indexing, and query optimization to improve performance;

• Collaborate with software developers, architecture, system administrators, and other stakeholders to support and enforce database best practices embedded into our development practices;

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate database solutions within the existing Architecture to streamline the deployment process to be autonomous;

• Conduct regular database security assessments and implement necessary measures to safeguard data.

• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior DBAs and other team members.

• Stay current with the latest database technologies and trends to drive continuous improvement.

• Provide last-line troubleshooting of complex incidents, providing timely support on database-related issues having to be part of on-call rotations.
   

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar; 

• 10+ years of experience in database administration with a focus on PostgreSQL, SQL Server and Oracle;

• Proven experience as a DBA in managing large-scale, mission-critical database environments;

• Expertise in database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies;

• Strong knowledge of database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions;

• Proficiency in database security best practices and compliance requirements;

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues;

• Strong communication and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset;

• Ability to mentor and provide technical leadership to a team of DBAs.

• Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, etc);

• Certification in SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL is a plus;

• Drive to innovate and bring development best practices into your team;

• Drive to understand what are the upcoming technologies and frameworks;

• Good communication skills and fluency in English;

• Availability be part of an on-call rotation;

• Coding skills in C# (.Net Core) are a plus, with an emphasis on using these skills for database solutions.

• Coding skills in Terraform and Go are a plus, particularly for IaC and backend integration.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana, and CI/CD pipelines;

The Longer Story:

One of the fastest-growing B2B software companies in the world, OutSystems is on a mission to enable every organization to innovate through software. We are looking for talented and motivated people to join us in helping companies solve some of their most strategic business challenges, from modernizing their workplace processes to transforming their employee and customer experiences. As a member of the OutSystems global team, you will help build, deliver, manage, and evolve the software that is a low-code market leader and preferred by professional developers around the world.

OutSystems is a truly global company, with more than 525,000 developer community members, 1,700 employees, 400 partners, and thousands of active customers in over 87 countries and across 22 industries. Founded in 2001, OutSystems has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, the UAE, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, and Singapore, and of course has a thriving, worldwide community of remote employees.

Working at OutSystems

We do not have many rules, but we do have high standards and a culture of global collaboration. Our commitment to our culture is highlighted in The Small Book of the Few Big Rules, written by our Founder and CEO, Paulo Rosado. This commitment to culture landed us in the Forbes top cloud computing employers four years in a row.
 

We grow, change, and innovate, and give our teams the space to be proactive and creative.

• We care about growth and development. Vertical career progression is obvious, and we also encourage lateral moves, joining different teams, and mastering new skills. 

• Global colleagues who are as smart, hardworking, and driven as you. 

• Our DNA is disrupting the status quo. It is why our company exists.

• We “Ask Why” a lot. It helps us connect our individual work to the bigger picture and often uncovers a better, more agile way.

What do we have to offer you? 

• A company that continues to grow, change and innovate, and gives our teams the space to be proactive and creative. 

• Real career opportunities. We care about growth and development. Vertical career progression is an obvious possibility, but we also offer the possibility for lateral moves, joining different teams, and mastering specific skills. 

• Work colleagues that are as smart, hardworking and driven as you – and a team that is global. 

• A company culture that is based on transparency, teamwork and excellence (as promised in our Small Book of the Few Big Rules and delivered every day.) 

• Disrupting the status quo is in our DNA. In fact, it’s why our company exists.

• We “Ask Why” a lot. It helps us connect our individual work to the bigger picture and sometimes even uncover a better way.
   

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Then we’d love to hear from you!
 

OutSystems nurtures an inclusive culture of diversity, where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic self and perform at their best. A company that embraces the creativity and innovation that comes through diverse perspectives. We are committed to creating a team that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, place of origin, color, age, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by law.

Join us in disrupting the status quo of the low-code market, we give you the power to "Ask Why", you give our customers the power to innovate through software!