Senior Database Engineer

Company Description

Hello! We're Teya.

Teya is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy to use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance.

At Teya we believe small, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities.

We’re here because we don’t believe there’s a level playing field that gives small businesses with a fighting chance against the giants of the high street.

We’re here because we see banks and legacy service providers making things harder for them. We don’t think the best technology or the best service should be reserved for those with the biggest headquarters.

We’re here to fight for a future where small, local businesses can thrive, and to commit the same dedication they offer all of us.

Become a part of our story.

We’re looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits.

Job Description

You'll be responsible for creating and supporting strategic database solutions, collaborating with stakeholders and bringing innovation and resilience to databases at Teya. Always focused on automation, scalability, availability and security. 

We're looking for a Senior Database Engineer with a strong knowledge of Oracle to join our team. The ideal candidate will administer, support, and optimise databases on-premises and in the cloud. You will ensure our database systems' health, performance, security, and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative database solutions. Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases including Oracle, SQLServer, Postgresql and MongoDB

1. Database Administration & Maintenance

   • Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot databases to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

   • Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning measures to enhance efficiency.

   • Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations while minimizing downtime.

2. High Availability & Disaster Recovery

   • Design, implement, and maintain high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.

   • Monitor and manage configurations to ensure seamless failover and data replication.

   • Conduct periodic failover testing to validate the reliability of high-availability solutions.

   • Ensure databases adhere to organizational Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for uptime and availability.

3. Database Design & Deployment

   • Design, deploy, and manage databases on-premises and in cloud environments.

   • Collaborate with development, network, and infrastructure teams to architect scalable database solutions.

   • Ensure database designs align with best practices for security, performance, and scalability.

4. Backup & Recovery

   • Develop and manage backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data integrity.

   • Implement and maintain disaster recovery plans, integrating solutions for maximum resilience.

5. Security & Compliance

   • Manage database security, including user permissions, encryption, and auditing.

   • Enforce compliance with organizational and regulatory standards for data privacy and protection.

   • Conduct regular security assessments and proactively address vulnerabilities.

6. Collaboration & Support

   • Work closely with software developers to optimize database queries and enforce best practices in database usage.

   • Provide technical support for database-related issues and guide teams in troubleshooting complex problems.

   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate database solutions into broader IT systems.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Oracle Database administration (Data Guard, ASM, RMAN).

• Strong knowledge of database architecture, performance tuning, and optimization techniques.

• Experience with cloud database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS Aurora).

• Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.

• Hands-on experience with backup, recovery, and high availability strategies.

• Familiarity with security best practices, including encryption and role-based access control.

• Proficiency in programming, scripting and automation for database administration (e.g., PL/SQL, T-SQL, Shell Script, Python or Golang).

• Knowledge of observability stacks like Prometheus, Loki and Jira Alerts

• Experience working in Agile and SRE environments is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Detail-oriented with a focus on database integrity and reliability.

Additional Information

The Perks

• We trust you, so we offer flexible working hours, as long it suits both you and your team;

• Health Insurance;

• Meal Allowance;

• 25 days of Annual leave (+ Bank holidays);

• Public Transportation Card;

• Frequent team events & activities in the office and outside;

• Office snacks every day;

• Friendly, comfortable and informal office environment.