At Nortal we believe in thinking big – creating solutions that have a meaningful, far-reaching impact, whether through digitizing governments, improved healthcare, convenient telecom services or creating a competitive edge and agility for large businesses, industry, and manufacturing companies. Our projects have touched more than half a billion people’s lives worldwide, and we’re just getting started. Combining that with the unique experience of transforming Estonia into a digital leader, our vision is to build a Seamless Society.
To reach our ambitious goals, we are looking for Database Administrator.
Do you have what it takes to join us:
Cooperate with a team to architecture, design and implement database requirementsProvision database instances, both in clustered and non-clustered configurationsEnsure performance, security, and availability of databases by regular monitoring and maintenanceHandle common database procedures, such as upgrade, backup, recovery, restore, migration, etc.Profile server resource usage, optimize and tweak as necessaryParticipate in deployment, installation and upgrading of software applicationsPrepare documentation and specification for database structures as per requirementsAre used to prompt reacting to system notifications and making sure the downtime is minimalPrefer to work on agile software development projects with globally distributed teamsGood communication skills (spoken and written) with fluent English as essentialHave more than 3 years of relevant experienceTechnical skills and qualifications:
Strong proficiency in database management of production and non-production environmentsAbility to plan resource requirements from high level specificationsRelevant experience with recent versions of PostgreSQL, MySQL and MongoDBUnderstanding of MySQL’s underlying storage engines, such as InnoDB and MyISAMExperience with replication configuration in PostgreSQL and MySQLKnowledge of de-facto standards, best practices, limitations, and features in PostgreSQL and MySQLProficient in writing and optimizing SQL statementsProficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git / SVNGood time management and ability to prioritize tasks among multiple or changing prioritieWe offer:
First-hand experience in building high-impact solutionsWork in an international team of experts1 day per month for self-learning, external and internal trainings, a mentorship program, and strong 1:1 cultureFlexible working hours and remote workFitpass membership and office yoga classesPremium private health insurance for you and your family, psychological counsellingCozy offices with parking, free drinks and fruitsWe like to say that Nortal is a right-sized company – big enough to undertake and impact influential projects yet small enough to care.
At Nortal, your voice is heard, and everyone’s input matters.
You solve critical problems for interesting customers from different domains. You work with experienced colleagues in a warm environment.
You can execute your ideas in a reasonable time frame. And what you do and learn here are universally relevant and valuable.
Last, but not least, Nortal is an agile company with low hierarchy – meaning heavy on common sense, light on rules, and substance is more important than titles!
One more thing… This position can be both office-based and remote.
