Full time
Montréal, QC, Remote Work
Posted 1 month ago

At Flex Travel Solutions, we foster an environment of passion, innovation and collaboration. We believe in a dynamic work culture that empowers employees to grow and expand their knowledge. If our ethos resonates with you, we’d love for you to join us!

As a technology-first company, we’re currently looking for a Database Administrator to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and manage PostgreSQL databases to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and execute performance-tuning strategies.
  • Develop and enforce database standards, including security, backup, and recovery procedures.
  • Implement and maintain database monitoring tools for proactive issue resolution and trend analysis.
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize database schema and queries for application performance.
  • Oversee cost-efficiency initiatives for database environments, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
  • Support and improve disaster recovery strategies, including backup and failover procedures.
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure databases meet compliance and security requirements.
  • Provide mentorship and support to team members on database best practices and advanced techniques.
  • Stay informed of advancements in database technologies and provide recommendations for improvements.

Experience/Skills Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience as a Database Administrator, with expertise in PostgreSQL.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS database services, including RDS and Aurora.
  • Strong understanding of cost and performance optimization in cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, DataDog, or similar platforms.
  • Solid understanding of database security practices and compliance frameworks.
  • Ability to automate routine tasks using scripting languages or tools (e.g., Python, Bash).
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and resourceful approach to identifying solutions independently.
  • Committed to delivering solutions and resolving challenges, demonstrating a focus on outcomes rather than obstacles.
  • A team player who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

What you can expect from us:

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Guidance from senior team members
  • Collaboration with a supportive and committed team
  • Prospects for personal and professional development

Why join our team?

As a fast-growing travel tech company, diversity drives our identity. We believe that the value we deliver to clients comes from the quality of our team, which is why we are committed to building a culture of growth, diversity, ownership, and excellence. It’s also why we invest in our team through direct mentorship, honest and open dialogue and feedback, and trust.

Because creativity, passion, integrity and wellness are the company’s core values, we are looking for people who are enthusiastic, innovative, open-minded, team players and eager to learn. Flex Travel Solutions is an advocate for workforce diversity and as such, encourages the participation of women in management roles.

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