Principal Database Administrator

**We are Kaizen Gaming**

***Kaizen Gaming, the team powering Betano, is one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, operating in 17 markets with 2 brands (Betano & Stoiximan).

We always aim to leverage cutting-edge technology, providing the best experience to our millions of customers who trust us for their entertainment.

We are a diverse team of more than 2.500 Kaizeners, from 40+ nationalities spreading across 3 continents. Our #oneteam is proud to be among the Best Workplaces in Europe and certified Great Place to Work across our offices. Here, there'll be no average day for you. Ready to Press Play on Potential?

**Let's start with the role**

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled **Principal Database Administrator** to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing our MS SQL Server environments, with a strong focus on availability, security, and performance. You will play a key role in ensuring the continuous operation of our databases, particularly in complex, high-availability scenarios such as Availability Groups. In addition, you will bring your knowledge of alternative database engines like MongoDB and CockroachDB, as well as your expertise in cloud-based database administration.

**As a Principal Database Administrator, you will**:

- Provide comprehensive day-to-day support, monitoring, troubleshooting, and administration for multiple MS SQL databases, with a particular focus on **high-availability configurations** like Availability Groups.
- Diagnose and resolve complex performance and availability issues, with in-depth **root cause analysis** to prevent future occurrences.
- Oversee database maintenance processes, including **performance tuning**, index management, and job automation, ensuring optimal operation.
- Develop and enforce policies for **backup and recovery**, ensuring database resilience and disaster recovery readiness.
- Handle support calls and resolve technical issues swiftly, including response to **security incidents** and operational challenges.
- Leverage expertise in **alternative database engines** like MongoDB and CockroachDB to contribute to cross-functional database projects.
- Manage and optimize **cloud-based database environments**, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability in cloud infrastructure.

**What You'll Bring**:

- A minimum of **5+ years of hands-on experience** in MS SQL Server Database Administration in production environments.
- Extensive experience with MS SQL Server database features, including **Jobs Scheduling, Monitoring, Patching, Backup/Recovery, Replication, Availability Groups**, and Always On configurations.
- Proven expertise in diagnosing and resolving **performance bottlenecks** and **availability issues**.
- Solid understanding of alternative database engines like **PostgreSQL**, **MongoDB and CockroachDB**, with practical experience in their administration and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in **cloud database administration**, with experience in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- **Fluency in English**, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills.
- Strong teamwork, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, alongside a proactive approach to continuous learning.
- A commitment to mentoring and supporting junior team members.

**Kaizen Gaming Perks**

A buddy will support you with your onboarding.
Competitive salary package and bonus scheme.
- ️ Health and life insurance for you and your family.

Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training for all your learning and development needs.
Monthly allowance for lunch expenses.
Nice rigs - 2.5K monitor, latest i7, tons of RAM, fast SSD.
- Clear career paths & a developmental 360° feedback framework.

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