Capital.com

DBA Team Lead

Posted: 3 days ago

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Job Description

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on DBA Team Lead with strong expertise in AWS RDS PostgreSQL and MySQL, complemented by experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible).This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership responsibility. You will lead a team of 3–4 DBAs, drive best practices, ensure high availability and security of our database environments, and contribute strategically to the evolution of our database architecture.Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of 3–4 DBAs, acting as the main technical escalation pointOwn the reliability, performance, scalability, and security of PostgreSQL and MySQL environments (AWS RDS and on-prem)Design and implement high availability, failover, load balancing, backup, and disaster recovery solutionsOversee database provisioning, upgrades, migrations, and performance optimizationDrive automation using Terraform (IaC) and Ansible for consistent and scalable infrastructure managementEnsure proper monitoring, alerting, and proactive capacity planningManage Linux environments hosting databases, including tuning and security hardeningCollaborate with Engineering, DevOps, Security, and Data teams on architecture and operational improvementsMaintain documentation and participate in on-call rotationRequirements: Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL in production (AWS RDS preferred)Proven experience leading or mentoring a technical teamSolid expertise in high availability, failover, load balancing, and disaster recovery designHands-on experience with Terraform and AnsibleStrong Linux administration and scripting skills (Bash, Python)Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)Ability to manage complex environments in high-load, mission-critical systemsExperience with ClickHouse, MongoDB, Redshift, or MS SQL Server is a plusBackground in fintech or trading platforms is an advantageWhat you will get in return: Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks! Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits! Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the communityBe a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.Our company has an Internal Reporting Procedure. It is available from the Human Resources Department upon request hr@capital.com. You may report a violation referred to in the Procedure under the terms specified therein.

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