Database Administrator

Location: Bogota

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

*All CVs must be submitted in English**

Location: Bogota

Job: Database Administrator (All Levels)

About Your Business Area/Department: 

Managing technology for an online travel agency or airline is demanding, but supporting the system behind 150+ airlines, hundreds of websites, airports, and thousands of hotels adds even greater complexity. Amadeus handles over 17,000 transactions per second at peak times (more than 1 billion daily) with average response times under 0.3 seconds.

The DBaaS (Database-as-a-Service) team delivers database administration and operational support across Amadeus applications globally. 
 

Summary of the role:  

The Database Administrator will assist the database operations team in the implementation, configuration, security, maintenance, and performance tuning/monitoring of the Amadeus database tier as assigned. The focus of this role is to ensure the availability and performance of existing and future enterprise applications, through the use of database technology.

You will partner closely with cross-functional teams that include Development, Product and Architecture, to ensure delivery of our applications at the highest level of quality and performance. 

In this role you’ll:  

• Plan and deploy database clusters for multi-terabyte workloads, focusing on high-availability and fault-tolerance (including multi-site HA).
• Ensure storage, archiving, backup, and recovery procedures are operating correctly, including disaster recovery.
• Maintain & upgrade database clusters, to comply with appropriate patch level, kernel patching and security standards
• ​(PCIDSS / SOC / ISO27K).
• Monitor performance and tune database parameters for optimal experience.
• Investigate incidents, debug problems, and provide recovery solutions in 24x7 operations.
• Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from development to critical Production systems.
• Operate databases both on-premises and on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Participate in the on-call roster.
• Write and maintain documentation and procedural descriptions.
• Collaborate with development and product management for continuous improvement of Oracle automation and ecosystem. 
   

 About the ideal candidate:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.  Certification in relational databases and/or programming is a plus. 
• Microsoft Azure experience/certification is a plus.
• 5+ years managing MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, and latest Oracle versions (19c, 23c) in a critical, highly available enterprise environment (24x7).
• Experience working with another datastore technology such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Couchbase is a plus. ​
• Experience with database automation (Ansible, Python, shell, etc.)
• Experience in working with Linux platform.
• ​Proficient with release management tools (e.g., Git)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective in both independent and collaborative multinational environments
• Proactive, with knowledge of Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
• Experience working with Azure or other cloud providers is a plus.
• Proficiency in English required.

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 onsite or hybrid
• 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.

Working at Amadeus, you will find:

🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

🌎 A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.

🤗 A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.

💰 A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.

🌈 A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.

📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.

Application process: 

The application process takes no longer than 10 minutes!
Create your candidate profile, upload your Resume/CV and apply today!

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.  

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.