Database Administrator Manager

Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with more than 3.6 million accommodations globally. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 6,000+ employees representing 90+ nationalities foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

Our Purpose - Bridging the World Through Travel

We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn, and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding, and happiness. We are a skillful, driven, and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.

Get to Know Our Team

The Data department oversees all of Agoda’s data-related requirements. Our ultimate goal is to enable and increase the use of data in the company through creative approaches and the implementation of powerful resources such as operational and analytical databases, queue systems, BI tools, and data science technology.

The role the Data team plays at Agoda is critical as business users, product managers, engineers, and many others rely on us to empower their decision-making. We are equally dedicated to our customers by improving their search experience with faster results and protecting them from any fraudulent activities. Data is interesting only when you have enough of it, and we have plenty. This is what drives up the challenge as part of the Data department, but also the reward.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled PostgreSQL professional with a strong background in performance tuning, high availability and disaster recovery (HADR), replication, monitoring, and troubleshooting. You'll be supporting a fast-paced environment with over 2,000 IT professionals. If you're ready to make a significant impact and thrive in a challenging setting, apply now!

In This Role, You’ll Get to

• Act as the PostgreSQL Manager, managing PostgreSQL DBA members and providing strategic recommendations for database solutions to ensure the scalability, integrity, and security of the database infrastructure.
• Administer and proactively monitor SQL and No-SQL database servers to ensure 24x7 uptime and availability across multiple data centers.
• Troubleshoot and perform performance tuning on the data engine to ensure optimal operation and efficiency.
• Communicate and review database solutions, technical issues, and application requirements with operations staff and external entities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in computer science or any related fields.
• Proficient in database design, ER Diagram and structured query language (SQL)
• Proficient in database high availability, replication technology, and performance tuning.
• Experienced in deploying and managing PostgreSQL databases on Kubernetes clusters, including setup, configuration, and maintenance to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Ability to learn new data engine technology such as MS SQL Server, ScyllaDB, Elastic Search, Kafka and Dragonfly.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new environments well.
• Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Be a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to attend on-call rotation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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