Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.
Job Details:
We are looking for a Senior Database Administrator to join our team and take ownership of the performance, availability, and security of our global database infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring our data systems run efficiently and reliably at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, maintain, and optimize global database environments to ensure high performance, security, and availability.
- Monitor database health, analyze performance metrics, and identify opportunities for query and system optimization.
- Implement and maintain backup, restore, and high-availability strategies, including Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR).
- Collaborate with development teams to design and optimize database structures and queries.
- Troubleshoot performance and operational issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum reliability.
- Support continuous improvement by defining and implementing best practices for database management.
- Participate in 24x7 support rotations and respond effectively to critical production issues.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in large-scale, mission-critical environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with MongoDB, including installation, configuration, sharding, and replica sets.
- Proficiency in monitoring and performance tuning using Prometheus, Grafana, and MongoDB Ops Manager.
- Expertise in MongoDB backup/restore procedures and managing data growth under high-traffic conditions.
- Working experience with PostgreSQL or other real-time relational databases.
- Solid understanding of High Availability (HA) and disaster recovery strategies.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex performance issues and maintain system stability.
- Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-driven and eager to continuously learn new technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Scripting experience in Bash, Python, or Golang for automation and database management.
- Familiarity with GitLab, Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes environments.
- Knowledge of data modeling, schema normalization, and relational database design.
- Understanding of microservices architecture and client-server applications.
- Exposure to DevOps tools and practices (CI/CD, containerization, orchestration).
- Working knowledge of ANSI SQL.
Why work with us?
3 weeks’ vacation to recharge, 3 personal days and 8 sick days for you to use when you need it the most
A hybrid and flexible work schedule
Relaxed dress code policy
Excellent 401k match program (we’ll match your 5% contribution up to 7%!)
Parental leave program – Viridien offers eligible moms and dads paid time off to bond with their new child
Medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits available and so much more
Viridien wants our employees to be the best versions of ourselves. We offer a Wellness Program as well as a state-of-the-art Fitness Center
Our Hiring Process
At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.
We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.
We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.
