Platform Database Engineer

Are you an ambitious Database Engineer eager to embark on a journey of managing complex database systems within a global technology ecosystem? We are currently seeking individuals who possess strong knowledge and experience in database administration, cloud services, and automation to strengthen our Database Administration team!

A taster of what you will be involved with

• Working with cutting edge technology enabling our Cloud Journey
• The Database team is responsible for building and managing Database hosting capabilities using Infrastructure as Code for all our platform needs. Databases capabilities span from on-prem servers to cloud servers and DBaaS.
• Building our Database Infrastructure Platforms with our developers and providing guidance and tooling to handle distributed systems.
• Continuously improve, tune and optimise our Database platforms capabilities based on business needs. Analyse, diagnose and solve issues of efficiency performance and scale collaborating cross functional with colleagues from different teams

• Proficiency in setting up and administering AWS database services, including SQL and NoSQL databases, both as DBaaS and Elastic Compute models.
• Strong expertise in managing PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases, including administration, optimization, and high availability configurations.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform, with a solid understanding of terraform modules and workflows.
• Configuration management expertise using Ansible or Terraform for cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with cloud providers, with a preference for AWS, and deep knowledge of cloud provider services such as Aurora, DynamoDB and RDS.
• Proven experience in building scalable and distributed database infrastructure.
• Skill in version control to manage code changes effectively.
• Familiarity with open-source monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Powershell, or similar.
• Experience in using and managing Linux distributions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and provide effective solutions promptly.
• Knowledge of best practices in IT operations, including ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) and DevOps principles.
• Adaptability to changing technologies and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• DB design and manage efficient database schemas, optimize performance, and secure data through user authentication, access control, and encryption.
• Support and implement the backup, recovery, and high availability strategies are crucial for data protection, with configurations for failover and replication.
• DBAs monitor and fine-tune database performance, apply patches and updates, and automate routine tasks through scripting.
• Capacity planning and disaster recovery planning ensure scalability and business continuity.

• Fitness-wellness allowance 🧗‍♂️
• Company mobile phone for private use with 100 GB 📱
• Annual HUF devaluation compensation 💡
• Hybrid model: 3 days in the office 🏢 & 2 days from home 🏠
• Private Health Insurance 🩺
• Career development 📈
• Technical and soft-skill training opportunities 🎓
• Breakfast, fruits & lunch 🍎
• Team building events 🥳

Betsson Group is one of the largest companies within the Global iGaming space and can trace our heritage as far back as the 1960’s. We’re Swedish and publicly listed too with our Operational HQ located on the Mediterranean Island of Malta.

We strive to deliver the best customer experience in the industry. As a market leader within iGaming we offer online gaming products across 12+ jurisdictions and 20+ brands.

Our Product Development organization operates on a global scale, with cross-functional teams spanning 6 Tech Hubs located in Malta, Budapest, Stockholm, Tallinn, Kyiv, and Athens. Our Product Development is comprised of nearly 600 dedicated professionals and is led by our CTO-CPO.