Job Title DBA (MariaDB/MySQL) ** All CV's must be submitted in English** About Your Business Area / Department You probably think that working for an online travel agency that manages hundreds of millions of bookings per year or working for an airline that operates hundreds of thousands of flights per year must bring their fair chair of challenge. If so, just try to realize the scalability, the performance, the resiliency, the geographical distribution challenges that are behind the system that powers 150 airlines, hundreds of websites, tens of airports, thousands of hotel properties. Just one fact to illustrate: at peak times, we process more than 17,000 transactions per second (1 billion+ transactions per day), at an average system response time of less than 0.3 seconds. The DBAaaS entity (DBA-as-a-Service) aims at providing database administration expertise and support to applications within Amadeus, in a follow-the-sun organisation. Summary of the role: The Database Administrator (MySQL/MariaDB) is responsible for ensuring the deployment, maintenance, performance, integrity and security of a MariaDB database platform, on behalf of the applications relying onto. He / She / They assist(s) the application Software Reliability Engineers on all aspects relating to MariaDB operations, partners closely with System Engineering colleagues regarding Linux-related activities, as well as Research & Development counterparts for offering best possible database performances. Major responsibilities: Plan & deploy database clusters, supporting multi-Terabytes workloads, with a strong emphasis on high-availability and fault-tolerance (including multi-site high-availability whenever required). Ensure that storage, archiving, as well as backup & recovery procedures are operating correctly, including in disaster recovery situations. Maintain & upgrade database clusters, to comply with appropriate patch level, kernel patching and security standards (PCIDSS compliancy and vulnerability remediation). Monitor performances and manage database parameters, to provide best-of-class experience. Investigate operational incidents, debug problems and provide solutions for recovery, in 24x7 operational conditions. Contribute with colleagues to the on-call roster. • Write and maintain database documentation, platform specifications and procedural descriptions. Work closely with database development team, for continuous improvement of the MariaDB automation & ecosystem based on operational return-of-experience. Relevant job experiences: 3+ years managing MySQL or MariaDB database technologies, in a critical, highly available enterprise environment. Experience in working with Linux platform. • Experience with database automation (Ansible, Python, shell, etc.). Knowledge with another database technology like Microsoft SQL Server (2016+) and / or Oracle (19c+) would be a plus. Fluency in English and Spanish required. Qualification A Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent. A certification regarding relational database(s) and / or programming would be a plus. Know how / skills Core technology skills with hands-on exposure on latest MySQL (8.0+) or MariaDB (10.6+) engine versions and features. Good automation & scripting knowledge (Ansible, Python, shell, etc.). Knowledge of release management process and tools, such as Git. Field experience in supporting critical production workloads. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate with other DBAaaS team members, as well as to work independently. Proactive mindset in mitigating / avoiding foreseeable issues. Ability to work in multinational and multicultural environments. Languages Fluency in English and Spanish required. © 2024 Amadeus IT Group and its affiliates and subsidiaries What we can offer you: Get rewarded with competitive remuneration, individual and company annual bonus, vacation and holiday paid time off, health insurances and other competitive benefits. Work from anywhere: onsite, hybrid or fully remote. Professional development to broaden your knowledge and enhance your skills with on-line learning hubs packed with technical and soft skills training that allow you to develop and grow. Enter a diverse and inclusive workplace, join one of the world’s top travel technology companies and take on a role that impacts millions of travelers around the globe.