Database Engineer
Gaming Innovation Group
Full-time
Remote friendly (Newport, Wales, United Kingdom)
Worldwide
Data Analytics
Database Engineer
Department: Technology
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Malta
Reporting To: Pawel Suchocki
Description
At Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), we are not just participating in the AI revolution; we are leading it. Our AI, Analytics & Data Science team is the strategic core of our mission to become the undisputed AI-driven leader in the iGaming industry. You will join a growing, agile team of data scientists and ML engineers at the heart of GiG's most ambitious strategic initiatives.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Database Engineer to manage and support our Microsoft SQL Server database environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance tuning of MySQL Server databases across development, testing, and production environments. This role requires a deep understanding of MySQL Server architecture, high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization techniques.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
- Construct and uphold database systems characterized by superior availability and quality, tailored to the specific requirements of individual applications.
- Devise and execute database designs in alignment with the information needs and different perspectives
- Define user profiles and facilitate the dissemination of data to the appropriate recipients in a suitable format and with promptness.
- Configure diverse database replication strategies to ensure seamless data synchronization.
- Utilize high-speed transaction recovery methods and proficiently manage data backups.
- Efficiently mitigate database downtime while optimizing parameters for swift query response times.
- Facilitate the transfer of knowledge within the team to foster collective expertise.Provide proactive and reactive support for data management, ensuring data security, privacy, and integrity.
- Establish, enforce, and meticulously document database policies, procedures, and standards.
- Regularly conduct tests and evaluations to safeguard data security and maintain data integrity.
- Vigilantly monitor database performance, implement necessary modifications, and apply updates and patches as required.
- Stay well-informed about emerging database technologies.
- Generate on-demand reports as requested by business users.
- Offer 24x7 support for critical production systems, participating in an oncall rotation schedule when necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years as a MySQL Server DBA.
- Deep expertise with SQL Server 2016, MySQL and above, including installation and configuration, T-SQL, performance tuning, indexing, and execution plans.
- Proven experience with enterprise-level HA/DR implementations.
- Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSE) are a plus
- Familiarity with cloud-based databases (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS) is a plus
Benefits
- Great career development opportunities
- Hybrid working model
- International Health Insurance
- Health and Wellbeing Package (350 EUR per year)
- Birthday Day Off
- Me Time - 1 day off per year