Database Administrator

Who we are is what we do.

Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily. 

The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why should you be part of our success story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.

The Database Administrator is responsible for managing and optimizing Deel’s database systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and high availability. This role is crucial for maintaining the infrastructure that supports Deel’s data operations and ensuring that all databases are running efficiently. You will work with various teams to design, implement, and manage database environments, optimize performance, and safeguard critical data against loss or unauthorized access. Your work ensures that Deel’s business data is always accessible, secure, and performing at its best, empowering data-driven decisions across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide developers on database related development and design best practices

• Review and approve database-related code written by developers

• Monitor database health and performance metrics

• Support live situations and respond to alerts (errors, locks, deadlocks, availability etc.)

• Perform maintenance tasks including backup and restore, engine upgrades, data migrations and parameter changes

• Create database functions and triggers

• Maintain and improve Data Integrity

• Improve performance - find problematic queries or parameters and advise on solutions

Qualifications

• 3+ years administering production PostgreSQL databases

• Proficient in reading and writing SQL queries including window functions

• Proficient in DB programming - creating triggers, functions etc.

• Proficient in Data Modelling - designing tables and relations

• Proficient in performance tuning

• Capable of giving support in a live situation

• Experience with the following tools:

  • Git (version control)

  • Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience with other RDBMS and NoSQL databases is a plus

Nice to have

• 1+ years of High-Level Programming experience

• 1+ years of managing cloud databases (AWS, GCP)

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Provided computer equipment tailored to your role

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.