Linux Database Administrator

We are opening a position for a Linux Database Administrator to strengthen the team of our client based in Lyon.
This role is part of a Hybrid Cloud Product team, where the administrator will manage a range of relational and NoSQL database technologies. The main mission is to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement of database systems, with a focus on automation, performance, security, and availability, aligned with the vision of the Product Owner.

Job Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain high-performance, scalable databases tailored to business needs, following Product Owner guidelines.

• Ensure comprehensive monitoring, performance tracking, and capacity planning for PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, and MongoDB using native and third-party tools.

• Lead the migration of databases toward container-based environments such as OpenShift or Azure Kubernetes Services.

• Implement and integrate monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions in line with business and technical standards.

• Analyze and optimize queries to enhance overall database performance.

• Work closely with the Hybrid Cloud infrastructure team to ensure seamless integration.

• Act as a mentor by sharing knowledge and supporting team members in their technical development.

• Handle incident and request management efficiently, ensuring long-term sustainability.

• University degree in a technical field and at least 5 years of experience managing complex on-premise database environments.

• Proven hands-on experience with MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB in production settings.

• Strong knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools and techniques.

• Solid Linux system administration skills, with experience in containerization being a major asset.

• Strong team spirit, willingness to share knowledge, and ability to work independently.

• Expertise in database containerization, including best practices, methodologies, and migration strategies.

• Familiarity with deploying RDBMS and NoSQL databases on cloud platforms, especially Azure.

• Proficiency with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, PowerShell) and Microsoft TFS for PBI management.

• Knowledge of ElasticSearch and/or Splunk would be considered a plus.