Database Administrator (DBA)

Air Apps • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

As a Database Administrator (DBA) at Air Apps, you will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and securing large-scale, complex databases . You will work with engineering teams to design, implement, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and resilient database systems that power our AI-driven platform. Your role will involve database tuning, backup and recovery strategies, monitoring, and ensuring data integrity while working with structured and unstructured data sources.

Requirements

• Around 4+ years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) or similar role .
• Expertise in relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and/or NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, DynamoDB) .
• Strong knowledge of database optimization, indexing, partitioning, and replication .
• Experience in performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting slow queries .
• Familiarity with database backup, recovery, failover, and disaster recovery strategies .
• Experience with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Aurora, Google Cloud Spanner, Azure SQL).
• Knowledge of scripting for automation (Python, Bash, SQL scripts).
• Understanding of data security best practices , encryption, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and high-traffic applications .
• Ability to work with DevOps teams to integrate databases into CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain high-performance database systems to support large-scale applications.
• Optimize database queries, indexing strategies, and partitioning to enhance performance.
• Monitor database health, ensuring high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery .
• Manage and fine-tune SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, DynamoDB).
• Implement database security policies , encryption, and access control to protect sensitive data.
• Automate database backups, replication, and failover mechanisms .
• Work closely with developers to optimize queries, schema design, and data modeling .
• Perform capacity planning and monitor database growth trends.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements .
• Stay updated with the latest database technologies, trends, and best practices .

Benefits

• Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
• Annual Bonus .
• Medical Insurance (including vision & dental).
• Disability insurance - short and long-term.
• 401k up to 4% contribution.
• Air Conference – an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
• Transportation budget
• Free meals at the hub
• Gym membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed