Senior Database Administrator at Skai

Tel Aviv, Tel-Aviv District, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

MySQL, Linux, Performance Tuning, Troubleshooting, Team Player, Communication Skills, Technical Leadership, AWS, DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, Python, Bash, AI Tools

Industry

Software Development

Description

Who are we? Skai (formerly Kenshoo) is a leading omnichannel marketing platform that leverages advanced AI and machine learning to deliver intelligent solutions based on data with performance media, enabling smarter decision-making, increased efficiency, and maximized returns - Revenue enabler for businesses around the world. Its partners include Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft and more. ~$7 billion in ad spending is managed on the SkaiTM platform every year. Established in 2006, We’re 700 employees strong. We work hybrid with a great home/ office work mix. What will you do? Skai’s Data Enablement team is looking for a Senior DBA to manage and optimize the company’s production databases. This is a key role within our Infrastructure department, responsible for ensuring database reliability, performance and scalability in a Linux-based environment. You will get first hand experience with challenges around data, scale, architecture, creative solutions and high quality deliveries in a wide welcoming team. Besides Databases you will be part of a versatile team, manage Java/Python services, AirFlow and deployment and provisioning automations. Key Responsibilities: Manage, maintain, and optimize MySQL databases in Linux environment Perform performance tuning, cost efficiency, upgrades and troubleshooting for large-scale data systems Ensure high availability, backups, and recovery processes Collaborate closely with infrastructure, DevOps, and data engineering teams to ensure smooth operation in production environments Support production systems (24/7) Requirements 5+ years of experience as a DBA Hands-on experience with MySQL or any other DB in Linux environments Proven experience in performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting Seasoned team player, great communication skills, technical leadership experience (Projects, Initiatives, Mentorship) Advantages: Experience with AWS. Familiarity with DevOps tools and concepts (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, IaC tools (Ansible, Pulumi, Terraform, etc.) Programming or scripting skills (Python or Bash) Working with AI tools

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize the company’s production databases, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability. Collaborate with various teams to support production systems and handle challenges related to data and architecture.