We are Kaizen Gaming
Kaizen Gaming, the team powering Betano, is one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, operating in 17 markets.
We always aim to leverage cutting-edge technology, providing the best experience to our millions of customers who trust us for their entertainment.
We are a diverse team of more than 2.700 Kaizeners, from 40+ nationalities spreading across 3 continents. Our #oneteam is proud to be among the Best Workplaces in Europe and certified Great Place to Work across our offices. Here, there’ll be no average day for you. Ready to Press Play on Potential?
The role
We are looking for an experienced and skilled Database Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing our MS SQL Server environments, with a strong focus on availability, security, and performance. You will play a key role in ensuring the continuous operation of our databases, particularly in complex, high-availability scenarios such as Availability Groups. In addition, you will bring your knowledge of alternative database engines like MongoDB and CockroachDB, as well as your expertise in cloud-based database administration.
As a Database Administrator, you will:
- Provide comprehensive day-to-day support, monitoring, troubleshooting, and administration for multiple MS SQL databases, with a particular focus on high-availability configurations like Availability Groups.
- Diagnose and resolve complex performance and availability issues, with in-depth root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences.
- Oversee database maintenance processes, including performance tuning, index management, and job automation, ensuring optimal operation.
- Develop and enforce policies for backup and recovery, ensuring database resilience and disaster recovery readiness.
- Apply security patches, conduct version upgrades, and enforce strict compliance with database security best practices.
- Handle support calls and resolve technical issues swiftly, including response to security incidents and operational challenges.
- Leverage expertise in alternative database engines like MongoDB and CockroachDB to contribute to cross-functional database projects.
- Manage and optimize cloud-based database environments, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability in cloud infrastructure.
What You’ll Bring:
- Solid hands-on experience in MS SQL Server Database Administration in production environments.
- Extensive experience with MS SQL Server database features, including Jobs Scheduling, Monitoring, Patching, Backup/Recovery, Replication, Availability Groups, and Always On configurations.
- Expertise in Memory tables and table partitioning
- Proven expertise in diagnosing and resolving performance bottlenecks and availability issues.
- Solid understanding of alternative database engines like PostgreSQL, MongoDB and CockroachDB, with practical experience in their administration and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in cloud database administration, with experience in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Practical experience with Git version control.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills.
- Strong teamwork, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, alongside a proactive approach to continuous learning.
Kaizen Gaming Perks
- 🕑 Hybrid way of working
- 🏃 A buddy will support you with your onboarding
- 💸 Competitive pay & bonus scheme
- 👩⚕️ Private health insurance for you and your family
- 💰 Monthly meal allowance
- ⭐Developmental 360° feedback framework
- 📚 Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training
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We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation,or age.
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What We Do
Kaizen Gaming is one of the biggest and fastest growing GameTech companies in the world. With a focus on Technology and People we aim to continually improve our products and services to provide the best and most trusted online gaming experience to our customers around the world. We operate two brands in 13 countries: Betano (Portugal, Romania, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Canada-Ontario, Nigeria) and Stoiximan (Greece, Cyprus), and employ more than 2,200 people across three continents. Obsessed with our customers, we use technology and data to constantly push the boundaries of online gaming entertainment. Why work with us Tech the Ride | Our Adventure We have made it our quest to shape and influence the GameTech industry globally. We Kaizeners move fast and make things happen: we imagine, develop and build with no limitations. Working here means getting the freedom to explore as you help us create the technology that powers entertainment. Pick #oneteam | Our Culture We each have a role to play in building a company culture we can all trust. We Kaizeners are open, direct and respectful; we support each other to reach our goals as #oneteam. Working here means facing challenges that inspire the team to be on its A-game to get the job done. Level up | Our Growth We know our hard work will take us places. We Kaizeners get plenty of opportunities to supercharge our potential as the company grows, overcoming challenges with the support of our colleagues. Working here means continually finding new boundaries to push and new career horizons to reach. Press Play on Potential! Join our #oneteam
