Database Administrator / DBA (m/w/d) - PostgreSQL & MariaDB
Core
Administering, scaling, and optimizing MariaDB and PostgreSQL clusters serving as the database backend for ServiceNow customer instances.
Role type
Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL & MariaDB)
Builds
High-availability database clusters, disaster recovery systems, and automated provisioning pipelines for ServiceNow applications.
Domain
Enterprise IT / Cloud Infrastructure / Relational Databases
Required skills
PostgreSQL administration, MariaDB administration, High Availability (HA) design, Disaster Recovery planning, SQL query optimization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD integration, Unix/Linux administration, Git, Terraform, Ansible, Security hardening, Patch management
Preferred skills
Cloud environment experience, Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), ServiceNow architecture knowledge
Technologies
PostgreSQL, MariaDB, ServiceNow, Terraform, Ansible, Git, Unix, CI/CD pipelines
Responsibilities
Responsible for administration, scaling, and performance optimization of existing MariaDB and PostgreSQL clusters. Plan and drive the transition to PostgreSQL for architectural future-proofing. Ensure SLA requirements for High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and minimal replication lag. Actively work on automating provisioning, cloning processes, and self-healing mechanisms. Monitor database performance (SQL response times) and perform proactive troubleshooting. Implement security hardening and regular patching in compliance with BSI C5 and ISO 27001.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC