Xsolla
Xsolla

Senior Database Administrator

TLDR

Manage RDBMS and NoSQL solutions, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery across bare-metal and virtual environments.

ABOUT US

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing RDBMS and NoSQL solutions, optimizing performance, implementing replication and high availability, and providing support to development teams.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Technology, or a related field of study
  • Expert-level experience with at least one of MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Familiarity with other RDBMS or NoSQL solutions
  • Strong knowledge of SQL (DDL, DML, DCL)
  • Experience with AWS or GCP cloud platforms
  • Proficiency in Linux
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • English language proficiency at B2 level or higher
  • A plus if:

  • Experience in scripting, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Puppet, Bash/Python)
  • Team management experience
  • Familiarity with observability tools like Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, or Zabbix
  • Responsibilities

  • Manage RDBMS and NoSQL solutions
  • Ensure database performance, scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery across environments deployed on bare-metal servers and virtual machines
  • Implement and manage replication сhains, partitioning / sharding, backups
  • Assist development teams in creating, optimizing, and problem solving with RDBMS and NoSQL solutions
  • Troubleshooting
  • Drive automation using Terraform, Puppet, and custom tooling for infrastructure and database lifecycle management
  • Benefits

    Convenient working tools:

    New Mac laptop and any other necessary equipment for your efficient work.

    Google Workspace, Atlassian, Jira, Slack

    Professional growth:

    Paid professional training and attendance at specialized conferences

    Exchange of experience between employees within the company

    Opportunity for professional growth within the company and department

    Obtaining expertise in various areas and products of the company

    More perks

    Possibility of flexibility working

    Access to the corporate library

    Health & dental insurance

    No dress code

    Comfortable and new office environment

    Benefits:

    We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, unlimited Flexible Time Off, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we’re not just building a business; we’re cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play.

    By submitting the following job application form, you consent to Xsolla processing your data for career-related inquiries and potential employment opportunities. We process your data in accordance with this Xsolla Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to careers@xsolla.com.

    Benefits

    Flexible Work Hours

    Possibility of flexibility working

    Health Insurance

    100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans

    Home Office Stipend

    New Mac laptop and any other necessary equipment for your efficient work.

    Learning Budget

    training and educational opportunities

    Modern office environment

    Comfortable and new office environment

    Paid Time Off

    unlimited Flexible Time Off

    Xsolla is a global commerce company that empowers game developers by providing tools and services to tackle the complexities of the video game industry. Catering to both indie and AAA developers, Xsolla partners with them to enhance funding, distribution, marketing, and monetization of their games. With a mission to connect opportunities and innovate resources, Xsolla has supported over 1,500 game creators in expanding their reach and growing their businesses worldwide.

    Founded
    Founded 2005
    Employees
    201-500 employees
    Industry
    Diversified Financial Services
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