AppGreat is one of the fastest growing global IT companies, supporting the highest tech organizations in the world with 6 offices: 1 in Sofia, 1 in Skopje, 1 in Bucharest, 1 in Tel Aviv, 1 in Chisinau and 1 in Warsaw.
We are working with top talents and highly experienced management to ensure the world’s leading technology companies meet all the business challenges that the future holds.
We are AppGreat! We are a young and ambitious company like no other!
WHY JOIN OUR DREAM TEAM?
The most important part of AppGreat is the team. From our founders to the last person, we are committed to creating a pleasant environment and a place where everybody feels like they belong.
We invest in them in any way we can, starting from the amazing atmosphere in the office, unique benefits and career growth opportunities.
We are seeking a seasoned Senior DBA with deep technical expertise across SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, particularly in high-availability cloud environments. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring the performance, scalability, and resilience of our data infrastructure.
You will drive the design and optimization of database architectures, lead performance tuning initiatives, and play a key role in maintaining the reliability of our mission-critical systems.
YOUR MISSION:
- Manage, maintain, and optimize large-scale relational databases with a focus on SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL;
- Design and implement robust high-availability solutions including replication, clustering, and failover;
- Lead database upgrades, migrations, and schema evolution across development and production environments;
- Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks; conduct execution plan analysis and complex query tuning;
- Automate operational tasks through scripting (e.g., T-SQL, PowerShell, Bash);
- Define and enforce backup, recovery, and disaster recovery best practices;
- Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and security teams to ensure database operations align with system architecture and compliance goals;
- Champion modernization efforts and introduce innovations to improve database scalability and performance.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE COMPANY:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience managing SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL in production environments;
- Strong knowledge of database internals, query optimization techniques, indexing, and storage engines;
- Proven experience managing databases in Azure or other cloud platforms;
- Proficiency in performance monitoring and diagnostics tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, pg_stat_statements, SQL Profiler);
- Strong scripting and automation capabilities.
NICE TO HAVE/ADVANTAGE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related degree;
- Exposure to DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:
- Attractive remuneration package.
- Working style – Hybrid
- Flexible Working Hours: We care about results, not when you clock in, depending on the team working schedule.
- Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance: Your health matters to us (UNIQA)
- Annual leave starts with 20 days up to 25 days(depending on the relevant experience).
- Plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday 🎉.
- Multisport Card: Stay active with a subsidized membership, courtesy of AppGreat .
- Netflix or Spotify Subscription: Your choice, fully covered by us for your entertainment and relaxation.
- Monthly Food Vouchers.
- Office Snacks & Treats: Fresh fruits, nuts, coffee, sweets, and protein bars always stocked.
- Team Events & Offsites: Regular team buildings and company events to keep the good vibes going.
- Learning & Development: Access to training programs to boost your skills and career.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Grow with a fast-scaling, innovation-driven company.
- Supportive Culture: Work with a young, motivated, and close-knit team.
- Modern Office in Prime Location: Our office is right next to Paradise Mall in Sofia—easily accessible and surrounded by great spots
We believe great work starts with great people. If this feels like the right place for you, we’d love to connect.
@AppGreat we appreciate every application we receive. Please note that only candidates selected for the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted. If your profile matches the role, our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to you directly.
Thank you for your interest in joining us, and we encourage you to stay connected through our LinkedIn and Career pages for future opportunities and insights from the IT market.
