Database Administrator (MariaDB)
We are part of an international shared services team delivering infrastructure and database support to multiple external clients, primarily in France. Our focus is on ensuring secure, stable, and high-performing database environments across various industries.
As a Senior Database Administrator (MariaDB), you will:
Install, upgrade, and patch database systems.
Manage security, backup, and recovery.
Migrate databases (including on-premises to cloud).
Automate routine operations and support capacity planning.
Collaborate closely with IT teams (systems, networks, cloud platforms) in a dynamic, multinational environment.
We're looking for a proactive, solution-oriented professional comfortable working in a diverse, international context.
Responsibilities:
Install and configure databases.
Perform maintenance tasks (e.g., rebuilding indexes, updating statistics, cleaning up old data).
Manage patching and apply security fixes.
Oversee database security (user permissions, encryption).
Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies.
Automate routine database tasks.
Migrate databases (on-premises to cloud).
Troubleshoot and manage incidents.
Qualifications
Must have requirements:
Expertised in designing, deploying, and maintaining MariaDB/MySQL environments for scalability, reliability, and security
Experience with automation tools and processes
Adept at troubleshooting complex MariaDB/MySQL issues, optimizing performance, and tuning queries to meet business requirements
PostgreSql
English: B2
Nice to have requirements:
MongoDB
MSSQL
French
Additional information
What we offer:
• BENEFITS (UoP): Luxmed, Medicover Sport, Worksmile, educational platforms, languages learning platform, referral bonus, copyrights, life insurance, workation
• DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (UoP and B2B): certifications (paid by the company), conferences, Tech Lunches, possibility to join our Communities (Project Management, Architecture, Security, Process Management, Leadership, AI and Cloud)
The recruitment process for this position consists of two stages:
• a short phone call with a recruiter (30 min max)
• one-hour long interview on Teams (with both general and technical questions)
Salary range:
All information about salary range and its additional components will be provided during 1st stage of recruitment process.

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Database Administrator (MariaDB)
Database Administrator (MariaDB)