Senior DBA Consultant (PostgreSQL, MongoDB & Kubernetes)

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior DBA Consultant to lead the evolution and modernization of data platforms, ensuring stability of critical environments and transition toward Cloud Native architectures. Key Highlights: 1. Leads the evolution and modernization of data platforms. 2. Participates in innovative projects with cutting-edge technologies. 3. Integration into a high-performance, multidisciplinary team. DESCRIPTION Join HOPLA! and lead the evolution of Data with us At **Hopla! Software**, we help organizations scale their technological capabilities through extreme automation and architectural robustness. In this journey, efficient data platform management and modernization serve as the engine driving our clients’ digital transformation. We are not looking for someone who merely "maintains databases", but for a **Senior DBA Consultant (PostgreSQL, MongoDB \& Kubernetes)** with forward-looking vision—capable of ensuring stability of critical environments while simultaneously leading the transition toward **Cloud Native** architectures. You will join a high-performance, multidisciplinary team, participating in managed services and consulting projects for reference clients where availability and scalability are vital. If you are passionate about open source, master the **PostgreSQL** ecosystem, and are motivated to deploy data architectures on **Kubernetes**, we want to meet you. ### **Your Mission** In this role, you will be the guardian of data platforms and a key contributor to their modernization: * Design of data architectures and models (PostgreSQL and MongoDB) * Advanced database administration (RDBMS and NoSQL) * Deployment and operation of databases on Kubernetes (operators, high availability, etc.) * Data platform migrations and upgrades * Health checks and performance audits * Definition and review of backup and recovery strategies * Performance monitoring and tuning (query tuning, optimization) * Automation of tasks and deployments * Technical support and incident resolution * Corrective and preventive maintenance * Participation in managed services and client engagement ### **WHAT DO WE OFFER?** * **Permanent Contract:** Professional stability from day one. * **Professional Challenge:** Participation in innovative application modernization projects using cutting-edge technologies. * **Continuous Training Plan:** Access to official training and certifications in Open Source technologies. * **Real Work-Life Balance:** Flexible working model focused on objectives. * **Remote Work Model:** Location-flexible arrangement to balance personal and professional life. * **Private Health Insurance:** We care about you and your health. * **Work Environment:** Integration into a highly qualified team with a culture of open innovation and collaboration. REQUIREMENTS **Minimum Requirements:** * Solid PostgreSQL experience (administration and architecture) – 3\-5 years * Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases * Experience in Linux environments * Experience deploying on Kubernetes (operators, containers, HA) * Knowledge of monitoring, backups, and high availability * Ability to communicate effectively with clients **Desirable Requirements:** * Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) * Knowledge of other engines (MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.) * Experience with microservices architectures * Automation (Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD, etc.) * Experience in the PostgreSQL ecosystem (replication, clustering, associated tools)