Logiwa

The Job Details

As a Senior Database Administrator with a strong SQL development focus, you will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of all our database systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our data infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Install, configure, and maintain database systems (SQL Server and PostgreSQL).
• Design and implement database structures and schemas that support business requirements.
• Design, develop, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views.
• Collaborate on database architecture decisions.
• Support database deployments and schema changes in coordination with engineers responsible for development and DevOps.
• Monitor,maintain, and enhance database tuning and optimization using performance monitoring tools and SQL profiling.
• Automate routine tasks through scripting and modern tools.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery of database systems.
• Develop and enforce database security policies, access controls, and compliance standards.
• Create and maintain documentation related to architecture, processes, and procedures.
• Troubleshoot database issues quickly and effectively and provide on-call support as needed.
• Implement and maintain data security policies, backup and recovery strategies, and disaster recovery plans.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator.
• Strong experience with RDBMS platforms (Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL).
• Experience with cloud databases (e.g., Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL).
• Expert-level SQL development skills, with proven ability to write efficient, complex queries.
• Solid understanding of database design principles, indexing strategies, and normalization/denormalization.
• Understanding of data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with database monitoring, profiling, and diagnostic tools (e.g., SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, Query Store, pg_stat_statements, pgBadger, pg_stat_monitor, New Relic, Zabbix).
• Experience with backup/recovery tools and strategies (e.g., SQL Server Maintenance Plans, pgBackRest, native pg_dump/pg_restore, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), cloud-native backups on AWS/Azure).
• Proficient in database scripting, automation, and performance optimization using tools like T-SQL, PL/pgSQL, SQLCMD, psql, PowerShell, cron jobs, and pgTune.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) and version control (e.g., Git, GitLab, GitHub) for managing database scripts and deployment workflows.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with migrating databases from SQL Server to PostgreSQL is highly desirable, including schema conversion, data transformation, and compatibility tuning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) is a plus.
• Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines for database changes.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified DBA, AWS Certified Database Specialty).

Benefits:

At Logiwa we offer:

• 100% remote work
• Monthly home office allowance
• Competitive bonus structure
• Meal vouchers
• Private health insurance
• English language training
• Educational discount for master’s degree from reputable private universities in Turkey
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential counseling and advice available by phone, web, or text
• An international team environment
• Regular team bonding events
• Community engagement opportunities like quarterly volunteer days

Location & Working Model

We are working on a full remote model. We have a physical office in İstanbul(Ataşehir Nidakule Kolektif House) where team members can get together and work collaboratively on a volunteer basis.

Company Culture

In Logiwa we give importance to creating a flexible and trusting workplace where everyone can work in harmony and be their best working self. We embrace teamwork and collaboration. We work hard but also play hard in monthly happy hours and team gatherings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In Logiwa we believe in the power of diversity. We hire without prejudice and discrimination against language, religion, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status. We think that our diverse cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, values, abilities, and lifestyles help us learn from each other and create a stronger company culture. We’re proud to have a genuinely diverse and inclusive workplace. We hire solely on the basis of the measurable technical examinations and competency-based interviews with equity and equality in mind.

We're looking forward to receiving your application!

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