The Role
The Senior Database Administrator will design, build, and maintain scalable MSSQL and PostgreSQL databases, focusing on performance optimization, automation, and security compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Keyloop bridges the gap between dealers, manufacturers, technology suppliers and car buyers.
We empower car dealers and manufacturers to fully embrace digital transformation. How? By creating innovative technology that makes selling cars better for our customers, and buying and owning cars better for theirs.
We use cutting-edge technology to link our clients’ systems, departments and sites. We provide an open technology platform that’s shaping the industry for the future. We use data to help clients become more efficient, increase profitability and give more customers an amazing experience. Want to be part of it?
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Database Engineer (DBA) with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) and PostgreSQL to join our global Database Engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and support highly available, scalable, and secure database platforms. You will focus on performance optimization, automation, capacity planning, and engineering initiatives that enhance reliability, security, and efficiency across our database estate. Experience with additional database technologies (MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, etc.) is a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Database Engineering & Administration:
- Design, configure, and maintain MSSQL and PostgreSQL databases ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability.
- Analyze workloads, identify bottlenecks, and optimize queries, indexes, and schema for peak performance.
- Develop automation for routine operations such as backups, deployments, patching, and monitoring using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar tools.
- Implement and support HA and DR solutions (Always On AGs, Log Shipping, Replication for MSSQL; Streaming Replication, Failover Manager, Backup/Restore strategies for PostgreSQL).
- Ensure database environments follow security best practices, patching policies, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Work closely with application teams, DevOps, cloud, and infrastructure groups to deliver robust database solutions supporting business needs.
- Contribute to strategic engineering initiatives such as cloud migrations, database modernization, standardization, and tooling improvements.
• Performance & Optimization:
• Automation & Scripting:
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery:
• Security & Compliance:
• Collaboration:
• Innovation:
Skillsets
- • Experience:
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in administering and engineering MSSQL and PostgreSQL databases in production environments.
- • Core Expertise:
- MSSQL: Always On, performance tuning, indexing, backups/restore, query optimization, security, and automation.
- PostgreSQL: Replication, tuning, logical/physical backups, extensions, schema design, and performance optimization.
- • Secondary Databases (Preferred):
- Experience or exposure to MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, or other database technologies.
- • Technical Skills:
- Strong SQL and query optimization skills.
- Proficiency with Windows and Linux environments.
- Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, SolarWinds, DataDog).
- • Problem Solving:
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- • Collaboration:
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team.
Why join us?
We’re on a journey to become market leaders in our space – and with that comes some incredible opportunities. Collaborate and learn from industry experts from all over the globe. Work with game-changing products and services. Get the training and support you need to try new things, adapt to quick changes and explore different paths. Join Keyloop and progress your career, your way.
An inclusive environment to thrive
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. One that respects all dimensions of diversity. We promote an inclusive culture within our business, and we celebrate different employees and lifestyles – not just on key days, but every day.
Be rewarded for your efforts
We believe people should be paid based on their performance so our pay and benefits reflect this and are designed to attract the very best talent. We encourage everyone in our organisation to explore opportunities which enable them to grow their career through investment in their development but equally by working in a culture which fosters support and unbridled collaboration.
Keyloop doesn’t require academic qualifications for this position. We select based on experience and potential, not credentials.
We are also an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Top Skills
Bash
Datadog
Grafana
MongoDB
Mssql
MySQL
Oracle
Postgres
Powershell
Prometheus
Python
Solarwinds
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The Company
What We Do
As the largest global automotive technology company, Keyloop delivers cutting-edge solutions, tailored to the modern needs of auto retailers and OEMs alike. With 40 years of automotive DNA, and a deep understanding of what it takes to drive success, Keyloop solutions are delivered in over 90 countries, and trusted by more 20,000 retailers and 80 OEMs worldwide.
From the showroom to the workshop, and everything in between, its technology facilitates distinctive customer experiences between key systems, tools and departments. With modern consumers demanding increasingly high levels of service and responsiveness, Keyloop and their partners connect retailers and OEMs to consumers through every step of their journey.
Keyloop delivers a proven technology ecosystem that redesigns the automotive retail experience to cultivate lasting loyalty and optimise margins through increased efficiency, elevated experiences, and unrivalled connected data.
For more information, please visit www.keyloop.com
