Senior Cloud Database Administrator

We're Celonis, the global leader in execution management and process mining technology, and one of the 50 most valuable private companies in the world. We believe that every company can unlock its full execution capacity - and for that, we need you to join us.  

The Team:

Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Engineering 

The Role:

You’ll be part of a distributed team across the US and Europe and responsible for making sure Celonis developers and customers have a performant and stable database foundation. You will own database operations such as upgrades, vacuum tuning, database migrations with minimum downtime - Celonis is a 24x7 business. You will work closely with Java application engineers to optimize and debug SQL queries and schema. You will also contribute with your expertise to the future of databases across different regions and clusters.

You should have a minimum of 6 years of experience operating PostgreSQL at scale. Azure experience is strongly preferred. 

The qualifications you need:

Database Administrator Responsibilities:

• Enhance and perform monitoring for the fleet to ensure smooth operation
• Work closely with Azure support
• Perform debugging on PostgreSql system issues, for example, vacuum performance
• Document processes related to database management, configuration and maintenance
• Keep the fleet up to date with latest PostgreSql versions
• Work closely with application developers to help shape schema and SQL queries

Database Administrator Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, information technology, computer science, or similar
• In-depth knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) and SQL statement performance tuning
• A minimum of 6 years hands-on experience in PostgreSql database operations
• Sound knowledge of best practices in database administration and modeling and data security
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

What Celonis can offer you:

• The unique opportunity to work within a new category of technology, Execution Management
• Investment in your personal growth and skill development (clear career paths, internal mobility opportunities, mentorships, yearly development stipend)
• Great compensation and benefits packages (stock options, 401(K) matching, generous time off, parental leave, and more)
• Work from home support (mindfulness tools such as Headspace, monthly remote working stipend, flexible working hours, virtual events and workshops)
• A global and growing team of Celonauts from diverse backgrounds to learn from and work with
• An open-minded culture with innovative, autonomous teams
• Employee resource communities to help you feel connected, valued and seen (Women@Celonis, Parents@Celonis, Pride@Celonis, Resilience@Celonis, and more)
• A clear set of company values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future

 

About Us

Celonis reveals and fixes inefficiencies businesses can’t see, enabling them to perform at levels they never thought possible. Powered by its market-leading process mining core, the Celonis Execution Management System provides a full set of platform capabilities for business executives and users to eliminate billions in corporate inefficiencies, provide better customer experience and reduce carbon emissions. Celonis has thousands of implementations with global customers and is headquartered in Munich, Germany and New York City, USA with more than 23 offices worldwide.

Celonis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination or harassment of any kind. We make all employment decisions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship status, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws.  As a US federal contractor, we are committed to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.  Different makes us better.

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