Xsolla
Senior Database Administrator
TLDR
Manage RDBMS and NoSQL solutions, optimize performance, implement replication, and support development teams while ensuring high availability and disaster recovery.
ABOUT YOU
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.
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.
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
Qualifications & Skills:
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
Nice to Have:
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
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 medical, dental, and vision, PTO, 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.
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 medical, dental, and vision, PTO, 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.
Criminal History Consideration:
For the Senior DBA, we will conduct a background check that may include the following.
Criminal history check.
Employment verification.
Education verification.
Relevance to job Responsibilities:
The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities:
Accessing confidential company data
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
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.
Senior Database Administrator