Viridien · 3 months ago
Senior Database Administrator
Houston, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expViridien is an advanced technology and Earth data company focused on sustainable solutions. They are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage and optimize their global database infrastructure, ensuring performance, security, and availability while collaborating with development teams.
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Responsibilities
Manage, maintain, and optimize global database environments to ensure high performance, security, and availability
Monitor database health, analyze performance metrics, and identify opportunities for query and system optimization
Implement and maintain backup, restore, and high-availability strategies, including Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR)
Collaborate with development teams to design and optimize database structures and queries
Troubleshoot performance and operational issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum reliability
Support continuous improvement by defining and implementing best practices for database management
Participate in 24x7 support rotations and respond effectively to critical production issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in large-scale, mission-critical environments
Strong hands-on experience with MongoDB, including installation, configuration, sharding, and replica sets
Proficiency in monitoring and performance tuning using Prometheus, Grafana, and MongoDB Ops Manager
Expertise in MongoDB backup/restore procedures and managing data growth under high-traffic conditions
Working experience with PostgreSQL or other real-time relational databases
Solid understanding of High Availability (HA) and disaster recovery strategies
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex performance issues and maintain system stability
Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
Self-driven and eager to continuously learn new technologies
Preferred
Scripting experience in Bash, Python, or Golang for automation and database management
Familiarity with GitLab, Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes environments
Knowledge of data modeling, schema normalization, and relational database design
Understanding of microservices architecture and client-server applications
Exposure to DevOps tools and practices (CI/CD, containerization, orchestration)
Working knowledge of ANSI SQL
Benefits
3 weeks’ vacation to recharge, 3 personal days and 8 sick days for you to use when you need it the most
A hybrid and flexible work schedule
Relaxed dress code policy
Excellent 401k match program (we’ll match your 5% contribution up to 7%!)
Parental leave program – Viridien offers eligible moms and dads paid time off to bond with their new child
Medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits available and so much more
Viridien wants our employees to be the best versions of ourselves. We offer a Wellness Program as well as a state-of-the-art Fitness Center
Company
Viridien
Viridien is a leader in cutting-edge geoscience.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.04BKey Investors
Onex
2025-03-10Post Ipo Debt· $958.25M
2004-11-05Post Ipo Equity· $85M
1981-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
Sophie Zurquiyah
Group Chair and CEO
Recent News
2025-11-19
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