Senior Database Engineer

📢 Join Novibet as a Senior Database Engineer in our offices in Athens, Greece or Heraklion, Crete!

Are you ready to take on a key role in a dynamic, fast-growing company? If you have a passion for SQL server databases and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the right opportunity for you!

Who We Are

Founded in 2010, Novibet is an established GameTech company operating in Europe, the Americas, and ROW countries (Greece, Brazil, Ireland, Finland, Mexico, Chile, Ecuador, Cyprus, and New Zealand), with hubs in Greece, Malta, Brazil, and Mexico and 1200+ employees across all countries of operation. We are committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements, continually pushing boundaries and delivering seamless entertainment and online gaming experiences to our rapidly expanding customer base.

Why Novibet

At Novibet, you are empowered to excel, prioritising growth through listening and learning as part of a group of forward-thinkers and doers continuously adapting to new challenges. We are equally committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture that empowers every individual to thrive.

Join us, and you will be part of a team of over 1,200 people worldwide that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

What you will work on

• Administer, configure and maintain SQL Server database instances, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Oversee database backups, restores and disaster recovery planning.
• Implement, monitor and enforce database security policies to protect company data.
• Tune SQL queries, indexes and database configurations to optimize performance.
• Analyse database performance and troubleshoot issues related to database performance, bottlenecks and resource usage.
• Implement database maintenance plans and performance monitoring strategies.
• Design and implement complex database structures, including tables, views, indexes, and stored procedures.
• Collaborate with developers to design database solutions that meet business needs.
• Plan and execute database upgrades and migrations to newer versions of SQL Server.
• Implement robust backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Perform regular testing of backup and recovery processes to ensure effectiveness in case of disaster recovery situations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot SQL Server instances to proactively identify issues before they impact business operations.
• Generate and deliver reports on database performance, system health, and other key metrics.
• Work closely with application developers and other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of database solutions.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior database administrators and other team members.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and standards.
• Offer 24x7 support for critical production systems, participating in an on-call rotation schedule when necessary.

What you bring

• Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in SQL Server database administration, with a strong understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience in high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies.
• Experience with SQL Server clustering, Always On Availability Groups, replication, and other high-availability solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud environments, MongoDB, ElasticSearch and Postgres will be considered a plus.
• Strong understanding of database security concepts and practices.
• Excellent English skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Desired Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential database issues.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and share knowledge effectively.

What we offer

We truly value our people at Novibet! Within our vibrant, dynamic, and fast-paced environment, we encourage everyone to reach their full potential while enjoying every step of the journey. Here’s how we make that happen:

• 💰Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and bonus scheme
• 🧑‍⚕️Health insurance: Group health & medical insurance package
• 💻Top-Notch Equipment: All the tools you need for your role
• 🚀Career Growth: Focused career development, performance management, and training opportunities
• 🚗Alternative Transportation: Shuttle buses & Carpooling options
• 🏋️Free access to our in-house gym to keep you energized
• 🌍Inclusive Environment: A welcoming, international, and multicultural team
• 🎉Engaging Activities: Exciting events, sports, and team-building activities

At Novibet we value diversity and are committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace. All decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, employee training and development, and all other terms and conditions of employment, are made without regard to race, religious beliefs, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or chronic disease, age, ancestry or place of origin.